ji4怡
Jyutpingji4
Yaleyìh
Definition
Pleasant, joyful, or comfortable.
writtendescriptionsemotion
How it's used
Used almost exclusively in formal or literary contexts, this character rarely appears as a standalone word in spoken Cantonese. It is most commonly encountered as part of compound adjectives like 怡人 or in names. When describing happiness in daily speech, native speakers prefer using words like 開心 or 舒服.
Examples
The environment here is very delightful.
Seeing him so happy and at ease, I feel relieved.
Related words
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
