peaceful and gentle; contented
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
peaceful and contented; gentle and mild
literaryA literary term describing a peaceful, comfortable, or gentle appearance, manner, or state of being. Often used in classical or formal written contexts.
Lǎo老
rén人
xǔ栩
xǔ栩
rán然
zì自
lè乐
，
bù不
wèn问
shì世
shì事
。
The old man is peacefully content and happy, not concerning himself with worldly affairs.
Chūn春
fēng风
xǔ栩
xǔ栩
，
wàn万
wù物
shēng生
fā发
。
The spring breeze is gentle and mild, and all things begin to grow.
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Tā他
shén神
tài态
xǔ栩
xǔ栩
，
ān安
rán然
zì自
dé得
。
His demeanor is peaceful and gentle, calm and content.
Cǐ此
xǔ栩
xǔ栩
zhī之
lè乐
，
fēi非
fù富
guì贵
suǒ所
néng能
jí及
yě也
。
This is the joy of peace and contentment, which cannot be matched by wealth and honor.