乐 (lè) - happy, joyful & pleasure, enjoyment

乐Tone 4

lè ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 丿

俊梁

乐 · lè

happy, joyful;

pleasure, enjoyment;

to laugh;

to be glad;

also a surname;

also pronounced yuè meaning music.

happy, joyfulpleasure, enjoymentto laugh

Usage highlights

HappyJoyOptimisticAmusement parkTo be willing toComedy

Synonyms

  • 喜— delight, happiness
  • 欢— joy, merriment
  • 悦— pleasure, contentment

Antonyms

  • 悲— sadness, sorrow
  • 苦— suffering, bitterness
  • 忧— worry, anxiety

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is very happy (快乐).
  • I enjoy reading (乐于读书).
  • This is an amusement park (游乐园).
  • She is an optimist (乐观主义者).

Collocations

  • Happy(快乐)
  • Joy(欢乐)
  • Optimistic(乐观)
  • Amusement park(游乐园)
  • To be willing to(乐于)
  • Comedy(喜剧)

Idioms

  • Joyful and harmonious(其乐融融)
  • To take pleasure in helping others(助人为乐)
  • Happy without end(乐不可支)
  • To enjoy oneself and forget to return(乐不思蜀)
  • To find joy amidst sorrow(苦中作乐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most positive characters in Chinese culture, representing happiness and contentment.
  • Also used as a surname with ancient origins dating back to the Spring and Autumn period.
  • The character originally depicted a musical instrument, connecting happiness with music.

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