心旷神怡

النطق: xīn kuàng shén yí المعنى الحرفي: Heart expansive spirit delighted

الأصل والاستخدام

This idiom describes a state where the heart (心) feels expansive (旷) and the spirit (神) delighted (怡). It comes from Fan Zhongyan's famous Song Dynasty essay 'Memorial to Yueyang Tower,' describing the emotional effect of beautiful scenery. The phrase captures the Chinese aesthetic ideal of harmony between person and environment. It represents a moment of perfect contentment when cares dissolve and the spirit expands. Modern usage describes the refreshing effect of natural beauty, satisfying experiences, or moments of perfect peace.

أمثلة

الإنجليزية: "The mountain view made her feel refreshed and at ease."

الصينية: 山景让她心旷神怡。