嬉
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Meaning: to amuse oneself; to play; to have fun
💡 A woman (女) filled with joy (喜) = 嬉: to play happily.
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Character Story & Explanation
In Chinese parks, you'll often see elderly couples 嬉 (xī) – laughing and playing like teenagers. This character combines 女 (woman) and 喜 (joy), literally 'joyful woman'. It implies lighthearted, carefree amusement, not just child's play but any joyful recreation. It appears in phrases like 嬉戏 (frolic) and 嬉笑 (laugh playfully). Cultural note: 嬉 contrasts with 玩 – 嬉 suggests innocent, joyful play, while 玩 is more neutral.
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