愉悦

yúyuè

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"愉悦" describes a feeling of happiness, pleasure, or delight. It is often used to express a positive emotional state that is both joyful and contented.

Common Contexts

This word frequently appears in contexts related to emotions, moods, and experiences that bring happiness, such as hearing good news, enjoying music, or seeing someone smile.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 愉悦心情: a joyful mood, used to describe someone's emotional state.
  • 愉悦: a sense of pleasure or delight, often used in psychological or sensory contexts.
  • 愉悦: to smile joyfully, describing an expression of happiness.

Usage Notes

"愉悦" is more formal and literary compared to simpler words like "开心" or "高兴." It often appears in written language, speeches, or formal conversations. Avoid using it in casual slang contexts. It emphasizes a refined, pleasant emotional experience rather than just momentary happiness.

Example Sentences

听到这个好消息,我感到非常愉悦。

Tīng dào zhè ge hǎo xiāoxi, wǒ gǎndào fēicháng yúyuè.

Hearing this good news, I felt very delighted.

这首音乐让人心情愉悦,适合放松时听。

Zhè shǒu yīnyuè ràng rén xīnqíng yúyuè, shìhé fàngsōng shí tīng.

This piece of music makes people feel joyful; it is suitable for listening

她的笑容充满了愉悦和满足。

Tā de xiàoróng chōngmǎn le yúyuè hé mǎnzú.

Her smile was full of joy and contentment.