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乐观 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
乐观lèguānoptimisticHSK 5, a, rank #4341, Medium
乐观lèguānhopefulHSK 5, a, rank #4341, Medium
lèguān(le4guan1) T4
  1. 1optimistic
  2. 2hopeful
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March 24, 2026
乐观(樂觀)lèguān(le4guan1)

乐观 (le4 guan1) means optimistic or hopeful, describing a positive outlook on life or a situation. It is commonly used to express a hopeful attitude despite challenges, often in personal or professional contexts.

Frequency#4341DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being 乐观 is often encouraged as a virtue, reflecting the belief that a positive attitude can influence outcomes and improve well-being, aligning with traditional values of resilience.

Memory Tip

Imagine a '乐' (music) that makes you feel '观' (view) the world positively. Picture yourself listening to uplifting music while looking at a beautiful landscape, embodying the spirit of optimism.

Meanings of 乐观

lèguān(le4guan1)
1optimistic
2hopeful
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About 乐观

乐观Simplified
樂觀Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#4341Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

乐观 (optimistic) vs 积极 (positive) — use 乐观 when emphasizing hopefulness about the future, while 积极 focuses more on active engagement or proactivity.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a '乐' (music) that makes you feel '观' (view) the world positively. Picture yourself listening to uplifting music while looking at a beautiful landscape, embodying the spirit of optimism.

Usage Notes

Avoid confusing 乐观 with related words like 悲观 (pessimistic). This word is generally used in informal contexts but can be adapted for formal discussions about mindset. Be careful with tone; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstanding.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 乐观 connects with other vocabulary related to emotions and attitudes. Focus on using it in sentences that express personal feelings or in discussions about perspectives on life.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being 乐观 is often encouraged as a virtue, reflecting the belief that a positive attitude can influence outcomes and improve well-being, aligning with traditional values of resilience.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 乐观 by pairing it incorrectly with negative terms, such as saying '乐观的悲观' (optimistically pessimistic), which is contradictory. Instead, use it with other positive terms or contexts.

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Component Characters

乐lèmusic
HSK 35 strokes丿
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观guānto look at
HSK 36 strokes见
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Grammar Patterns of 乐观

乐观 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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她善良而____。

She is kind and optimistic.

Example Sentences for 乐观 (10)

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面对遭征服的悲惨命运，他们保持了乐观的态度。

miàn duì zāo zhēng fú de bēi cǎn mìng yùn， ， tā mén bǎo chí le lè guān de tài。

They have maintained their optimism in the face of desolating subjugation.
2
你需要尽你所能，最大限度地去努力。只要你这么做，只要你能保持乐观，你就会看见乌云背后的幸福线。

nǐ xū yào jìn nǐ suǒ néng， ， zuì dà xiàn dù dì qù nǔ。 lì 。 zhī yào nǐ zhè， mó zuò ， zhī yào nǐ néng bǎo， chí lè guān ， nǐ jiù huì kàn jiàn wū yún bèi hòu。

You have to do everything you can. You have to work your hardest. And if you do, if you stay positive, then you have a shot at a silver lining.
3
他接受采访时阐述了持乐观态度的理由。

tā jiē shòu cǎi fǎng shí chǎn shù le chí lè guān tài dù de lǐ yóu。

In the interview he gave some grounds for optimism.
4
在过去的几个月中你的乐观态度已经大为动摇。

zài guò qù de jī gè yuè zhōng nǐ de lè guān tài dù yǐ jīng dà wéi dòng yáo。

Your optimism has been badly shaken over the past months.
5
它会让人以过于乐观的态度看待生活。

tā huì ràng rén yǐ guò yú lè guān de tài dù kàn dài shēng huó。

Its influence can make you view life through rose-coloured glasses.
6
这一番吵闹使得所有关于团结和谐的乐观言论听起来都显得有几分空洞。

zhè yī fān chǎo nào shǐ dé suǒ yǒu guān yú tuán jié hé xié de lè guān yán lùn tīng qǐ lái dū xiǎn dé yǒu jī fēn kōng dòng。

The rumpus has made all the optimistic statements about unity and harmony ring a little hollow.
7
未逾 四十八 岁的悲观主义者,是知道得太多之人; 而年逾 四十八 岁的乐观主义者,是知道得太

wèi yú sì shí bā suì de bēi guān zhǔ, yì zhě , shì zhī dào dé tài; duō zhī rén ; ér nián yú sì shí bā suì, de lè guān zhǔ yì

The man who is a pessimist before forty - eight knows too much; the man who is an optimist after forty - eight knows ...
8
当她讲话时，她感到内心的乐观情绪越来越高涨。

dāng tā jiǎng huà shí， ， tā gǎn dào nèi xīn de lè guān qíng xù yuè lái yuè gāo。

As she spoke she felt a bubble of optimism rising inside her.
9
匹克威克先生是位又矮又胖 、 和蔼乐观 、 心地纯洁的老绅士.

pǐ kè wēi kè xiān shēng shì wèi yòu ǎi yòu pàng、 、 hé ǎi lè、 guān 、 xīn dì chún jié de lǎo.

Mr. Pickwick is a stout, good - natured , cheerful, very simple - hearted old gentleman.
10
她始终抱乐观态度同疾病斗争。

tā shǐ zhōng bào lè guān tài dù tóng jí bìng dǒu zhēng。

She fought the disease with unfailing good humour .

Cultural Notes for 乐观

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, being 乐观 is often encouraged as a virtue, reflecting the belief that a positive attitude can influence outcomes and improve well-being, aligning with traditional values of resilience.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

While optimism is valued in both Chinese and Western cultures, Chinese culture often emphasizes collective well-being and harmony, whereas Western cultures may celebrate individualistic expressions of optimism.

Frequently Asked Questions about 乐观

The correct pronunciation is 'le4 guan1', with the first syllable having a falling tone and the second a high flat tone.