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喜 · Cai Yong

Xǐ (3rd tone). 《说文·壴部》: 「喜,乐也。从壴从口。」 — ‘joy; from 壴 (a drum on its stand) and 口 (mouth).’ Joy is built as percussion plus voice: it is not a private mood but a noise other people can hear. 《诗经·郑风·风雨》 gives the most quoted line: 「既见君子,云胡不喜」 $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart