Definition
知足 (zhīzú) means being content with what one has — a positive, grateful acceptance of one's situation. It contrasts with 自满 (zìmǎn), which is negative 'complacency' or smug self-satisfaction. 惬意 (qièyì) describes a pleasant, relaxed feeling, not a mindset of gratitude.
adjective
content with what one hasgrateful and satisfied
Examples
- 知足，。Tā duì xiànzài de shēnghuó hěn zhī zú, bù xiǎng huàn gōngzuò.He is very content with his current life and doesn't want to change jobs.
- 知足，。Rén yào xuéhuì zhī zú, cái néng gǎnshòu dào xìngfú.People need to learn contentment in order to feel happiness.
- ，知足。Néng yǒu jīhuì xuéxí Zhōngwén, wǒ yǐjīng hěn zhī zú le.Having the opportunity to study Chinese, I am already content.
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