Definition
取乐 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to seek pleasure' or 'to amuse oneself'. The verb 取 and the object 乐 can split when inserting measure words, modifiers, or complements, e.g., 取个乐 (have a bit of fun). You can also use it as a compound without splitting.
v.o.
to seek pleasureto amuse oneself
Examples
- 取乐。Tā xǐhuan zài zhōumò qǔ lè.He likes to amuse himself on weekends.
- ，。Dàjiā qǔ le gè lè, xiào de hěn kāixīn.Everyone had a bit of fun and laughed happily.
- 取乐。Bié ná biérén de tòngkǔ qǔ lè.Don't amuse yourself at others' expense.
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