知足常乐

知足常乐:

Literally means:

contentment brings constant happiness; enough is as good as a feast

Actually means:

知足, be satisfied with what one already has; 乐, happiness.

This phrase means contentment without excessive desires brings freedom from worries, which in turn lead to constant happiness. It is of ten used to advise person to control one's desire from growing into excess. Commendatory.

知足，对已得到的感到满足；乐，快乐。

知足常乐，指知道满足，没有过度的需求，就会没有烦恼而经常快乐。常用来劝人要控制欲望，不要让它超过适当的限度。具有褒义色彩。