自得其乐

自得其樂
zìdé-qílè
idiom #21,691

Meanings

  1. 1 to find joy in one's own way
  2. 2 to be content with one's lot
  3. 3 to enjoy oneself quietly

Examples

HSK 3
Tā tuìxiū hòu zàijiā zhòng huā yǎngyú, zìdé-qílè.
After retiring, he grows flowers and keeps fish at home, finding joy in his own way.
HSK 7-9
Suīrán dújū, tā què zìdé-qílè, měitiān dúshū xiězì.
Although she lives alone, she is content and happy, reading and writing every day.

Tips

memory
(self) + (obtain) + (one's own) + (joy) = 'obtain joy from oneself.' The focus is on inner contentment rather than needing external validation.

Stroke Order

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