Chinese word

乐观

Pronunciation

Pinyinlè guān

Meaning

  • adjectiveoptimistic

Example

他现在对考试很乐观。tā xiàn zài duì kǎo shì hěn lè guān

He is now very optimistic about the exam.

Illustration for 乐观 (optimistic)

More examples

她总是抱着乐观的心态面对困难。tā zǒng shì bào zhe lè guān de xīn tài miàn duì kùn nán

She always faces difficulties with an optimistic mindset.

Core concept

A forward-looking outlook that sees good possibilities in what lies ahead.

Common phrases

  • 对问题持乐观态度duì wèn tí chí lè guān tài dù

    maintain an optimistic attitude toward problems

  • 抱着乐观的心态bào zhe lè guān de xīn tài

    adopt an optimistic mindset

Similar words

自信zì xìn: Sure that personal skills or judgment are reliable.
积极jī jí: Ready and motivated to take action instead of waiting.
轻松qīng sōng: Calm and comfortable, without much worry or strain.

Definition in Chinese

抱有积极的期待，认为事物或未来可能向好发展的性格或态度。bào yǒu jī jí de qī dài rèn wéi shì wù huò wèi lái kě néng xiàng hǎo fā zhǎn de xìng gé huò tài dù

Word origin

乐 (lè, "joy") + 观 (guān, "view") forms the idea of viewing future events through a hopeful lens.

Usage tips

  • English often treats optimism as a general quality, while Chinese also uses this adjective for a person's assessment of a specific exam, plan, or result.

Other meanings

  • optimismnoun

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