喜怒哀乐

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Definitions

1. four types of human emotions, namely: happiness 歡喜|欢喜[huān xǐ], anger 憤怒|愤怒[fèn nù], sorrow 悲哀[bēi āi] and joy 快樂|快乐[kuài lè]

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mood

A general term for emotions, of which 喜怒哀乐 are specific examples.

joys and sorrows

Another idiom for the spectrum of human experiences and emotions.

happy; joyful

Specifically means 'joy', which is the '乐' component in 喜怒哀乐.

Often used with verbs like 表达 (express) or 有 (have), as in 表达喜怒哀乐 (express one's emotions).

Do not confuse 喜怒哀乐 (emotions) with 喜怒无常 (moody). 喜怒哀乐 is a fixed idiom and cannot be rearranged.

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人有喜怒哀乐。

People have joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

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happy

music

Ai (c. 2000 BC), sixth of legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[yán dì] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[shén nóng] Farmer God, also known as Li 釐|厘[lí]

funeral music

to be fond of

anger