喜

xǐ
#667 most
frequent character
to be fond of, to like, to enjoy

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

喜 is a drum 壴 with 口 added only to set it apart from 壴. The drum suggests music and joy, giving the first sense 'to be happy'. From there came 'happiness' and 'to like'.

喜 as a component in other characters

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picture3 characters

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