Definition
愉悦 (yúyuè) is a formal, literary word for 'joyful, cheerful', often describing a deep, serene happiness from within. It is more refined and less common in everyday speech than 快乐 (kuàilè) or 愉快 (yúkuài), and carries a gentler, more elegant tone than 欢乐 (huānlè) or 快活 (kuàihuo).
adjective
joyfulcheerful
Easily confused
- 预约yù yuēsound-aliketo make an appointment, to book (a service, medical appointment, etc.)
Examples
- ，愉悦。Tīng dào zhège xiāoxi, tā gǎndào fēicháng yú yuè.Hearing this news, he felt very joyful.
- 愉悦。Zhè cì jùhuì de qìfēn shífēn yú yuè.The atmosphere of this gathering was very cheerful.
- 愉悦。Tā liǎn shàng lùchū yú yuè de xiàoróng.A joyful smile appeared on her face.
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