安乐

安樂
ānlè
adjective #31,817

Meanings

  1. 1 peaceful and happy
  2. 2 at ease and content
  3. 3 comfortable

Examples

HSK 7-9
Xīwàng lǎorén dōu néng ānlè de dùguò wǎnnián.
I hope the elderly can spend their later years in peace and comfort.
HSK 7-9
生于忧患,死于安乐。
Shēng yú yōuhuàn, sǐ yú ānlè.
Thrive in adversity, perish in comfort.

Tips

history
The phrase 生于忧患,死于安乐 (thrive in hardship, perish in comfort) comes from 《孟子·告子下》 (Mencius). 安乐 by itself is the literary term that pairs 'peace' with 'joy'.
usage
Slightly literary in tone. Common in compounds: 安乐死 (euthanasia - 'peaceful-and-happy death'), 安乐窝 (cozy nest / comfortable home).

Stroke Order

安 ān
乐 lè