欣 (xīn)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 欠 represents the meaning and 斤 represents the sound.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“欣，笑喜也。从欠，斤聲。”

Components

• 斤 (sound)
• 欠 (meaning) — Depicts an open mouth laughing or rejoicing.