Definition
行乐 is a formal or literary verb-object phrase meaning 'to seek amusement' or 'to make merry'. It is a separable verb (离合词): the object 乐 can be separated from the verb 行 by a measure word or modifier (e.g. 行了一次乐 'had a session of merrymaking'). The input pinyin is listed as 'háng', but the standard pronunciation is 'xíng' – this row may contain a data error. Use it in refined or written contexts rather than casual speech.
v.o.
to seek amusementto make merry (literary/formal)
Examples
- 行乐。Gǔrén cháng yǐ yǐnjiǔ háng lái xiāojiě yōuchóu.Ancient people often sought amusement with drinking to dispel worry.
- ，行乐？Dàjiā nándé xiāngjù, hé bù chènjī háng yì fān?We seldom gather – why not take the chance to enjoy ourselves a bit?
- ，。Tā niánqīng shí xíng guò xǔduō lè, rújīn què ān yú píngdàn.He sought much amusement in his youth, but now he's content with a quiet life.
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