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怡然自得

怡然自得

yí rán zì dé

HSK 7–9

Meaning

happy and content (idiom)

Definition

形容心情舒畅，自得其乐的样子。

Describing a state of being happy and content with oneself; pleased with oneself; serene satisfaction.

Usage

用于描述一个人因满足现状或实现愿望而感到内心愉悦、无忧无虑的状态。常用于日常生活、休闲或成功后的场景。

Used to describe a person who feels joyful and carefree due to satisfaction with current situation or achievement of desires. Commonly used in daily life, leisure, or after success.

Examples

1 他退休后住在乡下，每天种花养鸟，生活得怡然自得。 (After retirement, he lives in the countryside, growing flowers and raising birds every day, living happily and contentedly.)
2 看到考试成绩这么好，他脸上露出了怡然自得的笑容。 (Seeing such good exam results, a smile of contentment appeared on his face.)
3 在公园里，一位老人正在悠闲地打太极拳，神态怡然自得。 (In the park, an old man is leisurely practicing Tai Chi, looking serene and content.)
4 她坐在窗前读书，偶尔抬头看看窗外的风景，显得怡然自得。 (She sat by the window reading, occasionally looking up at the scenery outside, appearing happy and content.)
5 经过多年的努力，他终于实现了自己的梦想，心中怡然自得。 (After years of hard work, he finally realized his dream, feeling a sense of contentment.)

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