歡

Phono-semantic compound:

欠 (to yawn, breath, exhale) – semantic, often associated with emotions or bodily expressions (breath, voice, feelings).

雚 (stork, “guan”) – phonetic element, lending the sound.

The image conveys the sense of an outpouring of feeling expressed in voice or breath, combined with the sound of guan, giving the meaning “joy, delight.”

Semantic range:

- joy, gladness, delight;

- to rejoice, to feel pleased;

- often used in compounds relating to happiness, welcome, or celebration.

The character is closely associated with communal joy and celebration, often used in contexts of greeting, entertainment, and festivities.

환영 (歡迎) – welcome, reception

환희 (歡喜) – joy, delight

환락 (歡樂) – pleasure, merriment

환송 (歡送) – to send off with joy, farewell

환주 (歡酒) – celebratory wine, festive drink