Definition
自娱 means 'to amuse oneself' or 'to entertain oneself', often used in literary or formal contexts. It is commonly seen in the fixed phrase 自娱自乐 (self-entertainment). As a verb, it can be followed by 以 (with) to indicate the means of entertainment, or used alone as an intransitive verb.
v.
to amuse oneselfto entertain oneself
Examples
- 自娱。Tā měitiān zì yú yǐ tán qín.He amuses himself every day by playing the piano.
- ，。Tuìxiū hòu, tā tōngguò liàn zì lái zì yú.After retirement, he amuses himself by practicing calligraphy.
- 自娱。Zhè zhǒng huódòng zhǐzài ràng qúnzhòng zì yú.This activity aims to allow the masses to amuse themselves.
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