乐 lè, yuè

A wooden stringed instrument with silk strings, producing music.

To be happy, joyful, or to enjoy something; also music (yuè). A person with arms flung up in excitement, dancing to the beat.

Common Usage & Traps

  • 单用乐字 使用常见词组组词(如双音节词)

    In spoken Chinese, single characters like 乐 usually pair into compound words rather than standing alone.

What is the core visual insight behind 乐 (lè, yuè)?

Arms thrown up in joyful dance to the rhythm of music.

Understanding the internal components of 乐 unlocks rapid recall across related compound words.

Appears in Stories 2 stories

《大学者和小人物》 The Scholar and the Cookie Seller
HSK 5 ~8 min read 882 chars
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Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.

  • 在他的晚年,有一位卖饼干的小人物成了他的朋友,给他带来一点意外和许多 快乐 。

  • ““我还可以说,我们这个地方,有一个卖饼干的,每天在街上叫卖饼干,但他还愿意关心国家大事,关心英美的政治制度,希望国家能走上正确的道路──只这件奇事,已够使我 乐观 ,使我高兴了。

《好吃也好看》 Tasty and Beautiful
HSK 1 ~1 min read 49 chars
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This short poem plays with words that sound alike, comparing things that are good to watch, read, hear, or taste. Perfect for practicing basic adjectives like 好 and 真.

  • 可乐 真好喝,好喝还好玩儿。

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