心旷神怡 (xīn kuàng shén yí) — carefree and happy (especially in a beautiful natural setting)
Definition
A literary chengyu meaning 'heart at ease, spirit joyful' — typically used for being uplifted by beautiful scenery, fresh air, or fine music. More elevated in tone than everyday words like 开心 or 高兴.
idiom
carefree and happy (especially in a beautiful natural setting)
Examples
- ，，心旷神怡。Zhàn zài shān dǐng shàng, kàn zhe yuǎn chù de fēng jǐng, zhēn shì xīn kuàng shén yí.Standing on the mountaintop and looking at the distant scenery, I truly felt carefree and happy.
- ，心旷神怡。Hú biān de kōng qì qīng xīn, ràng rén gǎn dào xīn kuàng shén yí.The fresh air by the lake makes one feel completely relaxed and joyful.
- ，心旷神怡。Tīng dào zhè shǒu yōu měi de qǔ zi, tā xīn qíng xīn kuàng shén yí.Hearing this beautiful piece of music, his mood became carefree and happy.
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