惬意 (qiè yì) — pleasant and comfortable; contented and relaxed

Definition

惬意 describes a mood of being physically and mentally at ease — pleasant comfort, not just satisfaction with a result (满意).

adjective
pleasant and comfortablecontented and relaxed

Examples

  • 惬意
    Zuò zài hǎi biān hē kā fēi, zhēn shì qiè yì.
    Sitting by the sea drinking coffee is truly pleasant and relaxing.
  • 惬意
    Tā xǐ huan qiè yì de zhōu mò, shén me dōu bú zuò.
    He enjoys a leisurely weekend, doing nothing at all.
  • 惬意
    Zhè ge xiǎo zhèn de shēng huó hěn qiè yì, ràng rén bù xiǎng lí kāi.
    Life in this small town is so comfortable that people don't want to leave.

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