极乐

極樂

jílè

noun

Meanings

1 bliss
2 extreme happiness
3 (Buddhism) the Pure Land / Sukhāvatī

Characters

extreme, utmost

Examples

HSK 7-9

佛教徒念佛是为了往生极乐世界。

Fójiàotú niàn fó shì wèile wǎng shēng jílè shìjiè.

Buddhists chant Amitabha's name in hope of being reborn in the Land of Bliss.

HSK 7-9

他沉浸在极乐之中。

Tā chénjìn zài jílè zhīzhōng.

He was immersed in pure bliss.

Tips

culture

极乐世界 ('Land of Ultimate Bliss') is the Chinese name for Sukhāvatī, the Pure Land of Amitābha Buddha, a paradise where the faithful hope to be reborn.

Stroke Order

极 jí

乐 lè