取乐

取樂

qǔlè

verb #16,474

Meanings

1 to find amusement
2 to amuse oneself

Characters

to take; to obtain

joy; pleasure; happy

Examples

他拿别人取乐。

Tā ná biérén qǔlè.

He amuses himself at others' expense.

孩子们在院子里取乐。

Háizi men zài yuànzi lǐ qǔlè.

The children amused themselves in the yard.

Tips

usage

拿…取乐 means to make fun of someone - it carries a negative connotation of mocking.

Stroke Order

取 qǔ

乐 lè