乐趣

lè qù

delight; pleasure

HSK Level 4

Example Sentences

Synonyms

兴趣 (xìngqù)

interest

爱好 (àihào)

hobby

Antonyms

痛苦 (kǔ tòng)

pain

烦恼 (fán nǎo)

annoyance

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 乐趣 (lèqù) for "enjoyment" or "interest" is composed of two characters: 乐 (lè), meaning "happiness" or "joy", and 趣 (qù), meaning "interest" or "taste". The word 乐趣 is often used to describe the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction that one gets from doing something enjoyable. For example, someone might say that they find 乐趣 in reading, listening to music, or spending time with friends. The word 乐趣 can also be used to describe the things that bring someone joy, such as their hobbies or interests. For example, someone might say that their 乐趣 are traveling, cooking, or playing sports. The word 乐趣 is a common word in Chinese and is used in both formal and informal settings.

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