喜 (xǐ)

to be fond of; to like; to enjoy; to be happy; to feel pleased; happin

Etymology

Depicts making a joyful noise with a drum (壴) and one's mouth (口).

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》:“喜,樂也。从壴,从口。歖,古文喜从欠,與歡同。”

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