Is 娱 commonly used in personal names?

No, 娱 is rarely used in personal names as it carries connotations of entertainment and pleasure rather than the virtues traditionally valued in names.

What is the main modern usage of 娱?

It is most commonly seen in the word 娱乐 (yú lè), meaning 'entertainment' or 'recreation', and is heavily associated with the media and leisure industries.

What are good learning contexts for 娱?

Focus on the compound 娱乐 and related terms from pop culture and media.

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娱 · yú

entertainment, amusement, to please, to enjoy

Usage highlights

entertainmentamusement parkentertainment industryrecreational activitiesselfpleasing to the eye

Synonyms

乐— joy, happiness
欢— merriment, delight

Antonyms

悲— sorrow, sadness
苦— suffering, hardship

Usage & contexts

Examples

We provide entertainment for the guests (娱乐客人).
This game is very amusing (这个游戏很娱乐).
She works in the entertainment industry (娱乐行业).
Let's find some amusement (找点娱乐).

Collocations

entertainment(娱乐)
amusement park(娱乐园)
entertainment industry(娱乐界)
recreational activities(娱乐活动)
self-amusement(自娱自乐)
pleasing to the eye(娱目)

Idioms

To amuse oneself and others(娱己娱人)
To entertain the eyes and please the heart(娱心悦目)
Music for entertainment(娱神之乐)

Cultural background

FAQ

In traditional Chinese culture, '娱' was associated with music, dance, and performances used in rituals and court entertainment.
The character reflects the importance of balanced recreation and pleasure within Confucian ideals of a well-ordered life.
Modern usage heavily associates 娱 with the entertainment industry and mass media.

娱 (yú) - entertainment, amusement, to please, to enjoy