宴
yàn
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(bound form) feast, repose
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
宴 joins 宀, a house, with 妟 yàn as a sound part. A house and a life of comfort give the first sense, ease and pleasure. From that it grew to a dinner party or feast.
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