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“be happy to” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlè

Example

他很乐于帮助别人。tā hěn lè yú bāng zhù bié rén

He is very happy to help others.

Illustration for 乐 (be happy to)

How to say “be happy to” in Chinese

“Be happy to” in Chinese is 乐 (lè).

A positive pull toward doing something, with music as one of the clearest forms of shared enjoyment.

Full entry for 乐: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 乐

她乐于尝试不同的方法。tā lè yú cháng shì bù tóng de fāng fǎ

She is happy to try different methods.

Tips for using 乐

  • 乐于 (lè yú, "be glad to") usually introduces an activity or ongoing attitude, while 乐意 (lèyì, "be willing") more often marks a particular willingness.

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