美滋滋 (měi zī zī) — very happy and content; elated (often with a se… | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

A vivid, colloquial way to say one feels quietly pleased and content. 高兴 refers to a general happy feeling, while 美滋滋 adds a cozy, satisfied flavor — often after a small treat or good news.

adjective

very happy and contentelated (often with a sense of satisfaction)

Examples

，美滋滋。
Tā jīn tiān shōu dào lǐ wù, xīn lǐ měi zī zī de.
He received a gift today and felt very happy inside.
，美滋滋。
Zhōu mò zài jiā zuò le yí dùn hǎo chī de, chī dé měi zī zī de.
I made a delicious meal at home on the weekend and ate to my heart's content.
，美滋滋。
Tīng dào zhè ge hǎo xiāo xi, tā liǎn shàng lù chū měi zī zī de xiào róng.
Upon hearing this good news, a happy smile appeared on her face.

Origin

Derived word

构词法gòucífǎ

后缀hòuzhuìSuffix

A fixed syllable at the end that turns the word into a noun, a person, a place or the like.

滋滋

重叠Reduplication

'美' happy and '滋滋' give a vivid, contented feel.

Characters in this word

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

羊羊yángram or feathers
大大dàperson

美 shows 大, a person, wearing 羊, a headdress of feathers or ram's horn.

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

Meaning part形符xíngfú

Sound part声符shēngfú

茲

茲zī滋zī

Same sound today

滋 pairs 水 (water) with 茲, which gives it its sound.

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

Meaning part形符xíngfú

Sound part声符shēngfú

茲

茲zī滋zī

Same sound today

滋 pairs 水 (water) with 茲, which gives it its sound.

Appears in

HSK 3.0 Level 7-9

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