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乐(樂) lè cheerful, happy, joyful in Mandarin Chinese
Definition[edit | edit source]
Radical of the simplified form is 丿 piĕ “left-falling stroke.” Radical of the traditional form is the pictograph 木 mù “tree.” Distinguish simplified 乐 from simplified 东 dōng and simplified 车 chē.
Examples[edit | edit source]
- 快乐 (快樂) kuàilè be happy [SV]
- 生日快乐 (生日快樂) shēngrì kuàilè “birthday happiness,” happy birthday [PH]
- 可乐 (可樂) kĕlè cola [N]
- 可口可乐 (可口可樂) Kĕkŏu Kĕlè Coca-Cola® [N]
- 百事可乐 (百事可樂) Băishì Kĕlè Pepsi-Cola® [N]
Video[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
Book: Intermediate Written Chinese by Cornelius C. Kubler
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