| 喜怒哀乐 |
xǐ nù āi lè |
four types of human emotions, namely: happiness 欢喜, anger 愤怒, sorrow 悲哀 and joy 快乐 |
| 喜 |
xǐ |
to be fond of / to like / to enjoy / to be happy / to feel pleased / happiness / delight / glad |
| 怒 |
nù |
anger / fury / flourishing / vigorous |
| 哀 |
Āi |
Ai (c. 2000 BC), sixth of legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝 descended from Shennong 神农 Farmer God, also known as Li 厘 |
| 哀 |
āi |
(bound form) sorrow; grief; pity / (bound form) to grieve for; to pity; to lament; to condole |
| 哀乐 |
āi yuè |
funeral music / plaint / dirge |
| 乐 |
Lè |
surname Le |
| 乐 |
Yuè |
surname Yue |
| 乐 |
lào |
used in place names |
| 乐 |
lè |
happy / cheerful / to laugh |
| 乐 |
yuè |
music |