Definition
取悦 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to try to please' or 'to ingratiate oneself with someone'. It can be separated by inserting a modifier between 取 and 悦, for example '取某人的悦' (to win someone's favor). Use it when describing efforts to gain approval or favor, often in social or workplace contexts.
v.o.
to try to pleaseto ingratiate oneself (with sb.)
Examples
- 取悦。Tā zǒng xiǎng qǔ yuè lǎobǎn.He always wants to please the boss.
- 。Tā nǔlì qǔ lǐngdǎo de yuè.She works hard to win the leader's favor.
- 取悦。Búyào yíwèi qǔ yuè tārén.Don't blindly try to please others.
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