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取悦

取悅
qǔyuè
verb #7,858

Meanings

  1. 1 to try to please
  2. 2 to ingratiate oneself with

Examples

HSK 3
你不需要取悦每一个人。
Nǐ bù xūyào qǔyuè měi yīgè rén.
You don't need to please everyone.
HSK 7-9
他总是想方设法取悦老板。
Tā zǒngshì xiǎngfāng-shèfǎ qǔyuè lǎobǎn.
He's always finding ways to please his boss.
HSK 7-9
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