seek pleasure; amuse oneself; enjoy oneself
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to seek pleasure; to amuse oneself; to enjoy oneself; to make merry
literaryLiterary or archaic usage. Often appears in the idiom 及时行乐 (carpe diem; seize the day). Implies a temporary escape from work or duty to enjoy life.
Gǔ古
rén人
cháng常
zài在
chūn春
rì日
chū出
yóu游
xíng行
lè乐
。
Ancient people often went on outings to enjoy themselves in spring.
Rén人
shēng生
kǔ苦
duǎn短
，
yīng应
jí及
shí时
xíng行
lè乐
。
Life is short and bitter, so one should enjoy it while they can.
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Tā他
zhěng整
rì日
xíng行
lè乐
，
bù不
lǐ理
zhèng正
shì事
。
He spends all day seeking pleasure and neglects his proper duties.