取悦

取悅

qǔyuè

verb #7,858

Meanings

1 to try to please
2 to ingratiate oneself with

Characters

to take; to seek

pleased; delighted

Examples

你不需要取悦每一个人。

Nǐ bù xūyào qǔyuè měi yīgè rén.

You don't need to please everyone.

他总是想方设法取悦老板。

Tā zǒngshì xiǎngfāngshèfǎ qǔyuè lǎobǎn.

He's always finding ways to please his boss.

别为了取悦别人而委屈自己。

Bié wèile qǔyuè biérén ér wěiqu zìjǐ.

Don't compromise yourself just to please others.

Tips

usage

取悦 often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying excessive effort to win someone's favor — similar to English 'to pander to' or 'to curry favor with'.

Stroke Order

取 qǔ

悦 yuè