Definition & Meaning

seek pleasure; amuse oneself

Word usage

qǔ lè

取 乐

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v.seek pleasure; amuse oneself
- hěn duō rén yǐ gàn huāng táng shì qǔ lè
  很多人以干荒唐事取乐。
  Some people amuse themselves by doing something folly.
- wǒ rèn wéi shā sǐ dòng wù qǔ lè shì cuò wù de
  我认为杀死动物取乐是错误的。
  I believe that killing animals for fun is wrong.
- qiáo shì yī gè kāi lǎng yǒu zì fā xìng de rén zǒng shì lè yú qǔ lè
  乔是一个开朗，有自发性的人，总是乐于取乐。
  Joe is a cheerful, spontaneous person, and always ready for fun.
- shuō xiào hua qǔ lè
  说笑话取乐
  amuse oneself by telling jokes
- yǐn jiǔ qǔ lè
  饮酒取乐
  drink to make merry
- ná mǒu rén qǔ lè
  拿某人取乐
  play a joke on somebody
- xià qí qǔ lè
  下棋取乐
  play chess for fun
synonym
xún huān寻欢 zuò lè作乐

Word usage

Separable word
"取" and "乐" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 他们拿我取过乐。
  They have made fun of me.

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