称心如意 meaning and pronunciation

称心如意
Simplified word
稱心如意
Traditional word

称心如意 English definition

chèn xīn rú yì

  • after one's heart (idiom)
  • gratifying and satisfactory
  • everything one could wish

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  • (chēng): to weigh; to state; to name; name; appellation; to praise;
  • (xīn): heart; mind; intention; center; core; CL:顆|颗[ke1],個|个[ge4];
  • (rú): as; as if; such as;
  • (yì): idea; meaning; thought; to think; wish; desire; intention; to expect; to anticipate; Italy; Italian; abbr. for 意大利[Yi4 da4 li4];