English–Chinese

“entertain” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyú lè

Example

这个节目能娱乐孩子们。zhè ge jié mù néng yú lè hái zi men

This program can entertain children.

Illustration for 娱乐 (entertain)

How to say “entertain” in Chinese

“Entertain” in Chinese is 娱乐 (yú lè).

Turning attention toward shared enjoyment through play, humor, performance, or games.

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

Example sentences with 娱乐

这部电影只是想娱乐大众。zhè bù diàn yǐng zhǐ shì xiǎng yú lè dà zhòng

This film just wants to entertain the public.

Tips for using 娱乐

  • The same form can work as a verb before a person or group and as a noun after a modifier naming a program, activity, or industry, so its grammatical role comes from context.

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