自娱

自娛

zìyú

verb #19,893

Meanings

1 to amuse oneself
2 to entertain oneself

Characters

to amuse; entertainment

Examples

HSK 5

她喜欢弹钢琴自娱。

Tā xǐhuan tán gāngqín zìyú.

She likes to play the piano to amuse herself.

HSK 7-9

退休后他以书法自娱。

Tuìxiū hòu tā yǐ shūfǎ zìyú.

After retirement, he entertains himself with calligraphy.

Tips

usage

自娱 often pairs with 自乐 to form 自娱自乐 - to entertain and enjoy oneself. 自娱 alone is more literary.

Stroke Order

自 zì

娱 yú