樂 (lè) - Happy, joyful, to enjoy & also means music, pleasure

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lè ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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樂 · lè

Happy, joyful, to enjoy;

also means music, pleasure;

can be used as a surname.

Happy, joyful, to enjoyalso means music, pleasurecan be used as a surname.

Usage highlights

HappyMusicJoyAmusement parkOptimismTo enjoy

Synonyms

  • 喜— happy, delighted
  • 欢— joyful, merry
  • 愉— pleased, cheerful

Antonyms

  • 悲— sad, sorrowful
  • 苦— bitter, suffering
  • 愁— worried, anxious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The children are very happy (快乐).
  • I enjoy reading books (乐于读书).
  • Classical music is beautiful (古典音乐).
  • This is an amusement park (游乐园).

Collocations

  • Happy(快乐)
  • Music(音乐)
  • Joy(欢乐)
  • Amusement park(游乐园)
  • Optimism(乐观)
  • To enjoy(乐于)

Idioms

  • To enjoy one's poverty and follow one's own course(安贫乐道)
  • To be happy to help(乐于助人)
  • To take delight in doing evil(乐祸幸灾)
  • To find joy in one's own way(自得其乐)
  • Happy and without a care(喜乐无忧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most positive characters in Chinese culture, representing happiness and enjoyment.
  • Also carries musical connotations, reflecting the ancient connection between music and joy.
  • Frequently used in names to express wishes for a happy and fulfilling life.

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