Definition
喜闻乐见 is a set phrase meaning 'well received and loved by the public' — it describes something (often art, stories, or entertainment) that people genuinely enjoy. Unlike 火 or 红 (informal adjectives for 'trendy, in vogue'), 喜闻乐见 emphasizes lasting public approval rather than temporary popularity. It is also distinct from 大众, which is a noun used attributively for 'mass/popular' (e.g. 大众音乐).
phrase
well receivedpopularto one's liking
Examples
- 喜闻乐见。Zhè zhǒng yìshù xíngshì shēn shòu qúnzhòng xǐ wén lè jiàn.This art form is deeply loved by the masses.
- 喜闻乐见。xǐ wén lè jiàn de jiémù cái néng chángjiǔ.Only well-received programs can last long.
- 喜闻乐见。Dàjiā xǐ wén lè jiàn de gùshi wǎngwǎng jiǎndān ér zhēnshí.Stories that people love to hear and see are often simple and true.
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