不亦乐乎
bú
bù
yì
yì
lè
lè
hū
hū

Definitions

  1. 1. lit. isn't that a joy? (quote from Confucius)
  2. 2. fig. (jocularly) extremely
  3. 3. awfully

Components

  • 不 bù – (negative prefix)
  • 亦 yì – also
  • 乐 Lè – surname Le
  • 乎 hū – (classical particle similar to 於|于[yu2]) in

Related Words

  • 有朋自远方来不亦乐乎 yǒu péng zì yuǎn fāng lái bù yì lè hū – how wonderful it is to have friends come from afar

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