自娱

自娛

zìyú

verb #19,893

Meanings

1 to amuse oneself
2 to entertain oneself

Characters

to amuse; entertainment

Examples

退休后他以书法自娱。

Tuìxiū hòu tā yǐ shūfǎ zìyú.

After retirement, he entertains himself with calligraphy.

她喜欢弹钢琴自娱。

Tā xǐhuan tán gāngqín zìyú.

She likes to play the piano to amuse herself.

Tips

usage

自娱 often pairs with 自乐 to form 自娱自乐 (zìyúzìlè) — to entertain and enjoy oneself. 自娱 alone is more literary.

Stroke Order

自 zì

娱 yú