Definition
康乐 is a formal or semi-formal word meaning 'peaceful and happy' or 'well-being and joy.' It often appears in fixed expressions like 康乐活动 ('recreational activities') or 康乐中心 ('recreation center'), pointing to structured leisure or wholesome community recreation. As a stative verb (s.v.), it describes a state or quality and is typically used attributively or in compound nouns rather than as a standalone predicate in everyday speech.
s.v.
(stative verb) peaceful and happywell-being(attributive) recreationalleisure (in compounds like 康乐活动, 康乐中心)
Examples
- 康乐。Zhège shèqū xīn jiàn le yí ge Kāng lè zhōngxīn.This community built a new recreation center.
- 康乐。Lǎonián rén cānjiā Kāng lè huódòng duì shēntǐ yǒu hǎochù.It's good for seniors' health to participate in recreational activities.
- 康乐。Tāmen xīwàng shēnghuó néng yìzhí Kāng lè.They hope life can always be peaceful and happy.
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