Definition
称心如意 (chèn xīn rú yì) is a set phrase meaning 'completely satisfactory, exactly as one wishes' — it describes a situation, thing, or person that fully meets your expectations. It is broader than 如愿以偿 (rú yuàn yǐ cháng), which focuses on a specific wish being fulfilled, and more holistic than 顺心 (shùn xīn), which refers to things going smoothly in daily life.
idiom
completely satisfactoryexactly as one wishesafter one's own heart
Examples
- 称心如意。Zhè fèn xīn gōngzuò ràng tā juéde fēicháng chèn xīn rú yì.This new job makes him feel very satisfied.
- 称心如意。Tā zhōngyú zhǎodào le chèn xīn rú yì de bànlǚ.She finally found a partner after her own heart.
- 称心如意，。Zhège fāng'àn bìng bù chèn xīn rú yì, hái xūyào xiūgǎi.This plan is not satisfactory at all; it still needs revision.
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