知足 (zhī zú) — content with what one has; grateful and satisfied
Definition
A virtue-like adjective meaning 'contented with what you have' — positive and self-aware. Unlike 自满 (smug complacency), 知足 is humble; 惬意 describes a passing mood, while 知足 is a lasting attitude.
adjective
content with what one hasgrateful and satisfied
Examples
- 知足，。Tā duì xiàn zài de shēng huó hěn zhī zú, bù xiǎng huàn gōng zuò.He is very content with his current life and doesn't want to change jobs.
- 知足，。Rén yào xué huì zhī zú, cái néng gǎn shòu dào xìng fú.People need to learn contentment in order to feel happiness.
- ，知足。Néng yǒu jī huì xué xí zhōng wén, wǒ yǐ jīng hěn zhī zú le.Having the opportunity to study Chinese, I am already content.
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