Definition
知足常乐 is a set phrase meaning 'contentment brings lasting happiness' — it's a common saying or life philosophy, not a description of a person's current mood. 怡然自得 describes a person who is already feeling happily satisfied in the moment, whereas 知足常乐 is a general principle about the value of being content.
idiom
contentment brings lasting happinessbeing satisfied with what one has leads to joy
Examples
- ，知足常乐。Shēnghuó bú bì tài fùzá, zhī zú cháng lè cái shì zhēnzhèng de xìngfú.Life doesn't need to be too complicated; true happiness comes from contentment.
- 知足常乐，。Tā zǒng shì quàn wǒ zhī zú cháng lè, bú yào hé biérén pān bǐ.He always advises me to be content with what I have and not compare myself to others.
- 知足常乐，。zhī zú cháng lè zhè jù huà tīng qǐlái jiǎndān, zuò qǐlái què bù róngyì.The saying 'contentment brings happiness' sounds simple, but it's not easy to practice.
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