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取樂

简取乐 · 繁取樂

Mandarin · pinyin qǔ lè

to find amusement
to amuse oneself

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取: qǔ · take, receive, obtain; select
樂: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
乐: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music

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3–4 · qu3 le4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

ceoi2 lok6

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verb

to seek pleasure; to find amusement; to amuse oneself; to make merry
to ridicule; to make fun of; to poke fun at

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