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

HSK 1

他拿别人取乐。

Tā ná biérén qǔlè.

He amuses himself at others' expense.

HSK 2

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