Mandarin TempleMandarin Temple Beta Come for Knowledge. Stay for Wisdom.
Start your Chinese Learning JourneyStart Now
娱乐 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
娱乐yúlèto entertainHSK 5, vn, rank #2916, Hard
娱乐yúlèto amuseHSK 5, vn, rank #2916, Hard
娱乐yúlèentertainmentHSK 5, vn, rank #2916, Hard
娱乐yúlèrecreationHSK 5, vn, rank #2916, Hard
娱乐yúlèamusementHSK 5, vn, rank #2916, Hard
娱乐yúlèhobbyHSK 5, vn, rank #2916, Hard
娱乐yúlèfunHSK 5, vn, rank #2916, Hard
娱乐yúlèjoyHSK 5, vn, rank #2916, Hard
yúlè(yu2le4) T2
  1. 1to entertain
  2. 2to amuse
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
娱乐(娛樂)yúlè(yu2le4)

The word 娱乐 (yú lè) refers to activities or forms of entertainment that provide amusement and joy. It encompasses a wide range of leisure activities, from watching movies to playing sports, and is often used in contexts relating to recreation and hobbies.

Frequency#2916DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, entertainment often includes traditional forms such as opera and festivals, reflecting both modern and historical influences. The concept of leisure is increasingly important as urbanization grows, with more people seeking recreational activities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant 'u' shape (for 'yu') holding a party with lots of laughter and fun (for 'le'), symbolizing entertainment. Picture this giant 'u' laughing and dancing, which helps you remember that 娱乐 means to entertain and have fun.

Meanings of 娱乐

yúlè(yu2le4)
1to entertain
2to amuse
Exercise 1 of 2

Listen & Choose the Meaning

Choose the correct answer:

About 娱乐

娱乐Simplified
娛樂Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#2916Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

Podcast: 娱乐

JasonAmy

Podcast: 娱乐

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI Study Notes for 娱乐

Quick Contrast

休闲 (xiūxián) refers to leisure activities but emphasizes relaxation, while 娱乐 (yúlè) focuses more on amusement and entertainment.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a giant 'u' shape (for 'yu') holding a party with lots of laughter and fun (for 'le'), symbolizing entertainment. Picture this giant 'u' laughing and dancing, which helps you remember that 娱乐 means to entertain and have fun.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 娱乐, as misplacing the tones can change the meaning. It is often used in informal contexts, but can also appear in more formal discussions about recreational activities. Common collocations include 娱乐活动 (yú lè huó dòng - entertainment activities) and 娱乐行业 (yú lè háng yè - entertainment industry).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 娱乐 connects with other vocabulary around leisure and enjoyment, such as 休闲 (xiū xián - leisure) and 消遣 (xiāo qiǎn - pastime). Students should focus on understanding its nuances in different contexts of recreation.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, entertainment often includes traditional forms such as opera and festivals, reflecting both modern and historical influences. The concept of leisure is increasingly important as urbanization grows, with more people seeking recreational activities.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 娱乐 with the verb 玩 (wán - to play), using it incorrectly in contexts like '我去玩娱乐' (Wǒ qù wán yú lè), which should be '我去娱乐' (Wǒ qù yú lè - I'm going to entertain myself). Always use it as a noun or in its proper context as a verb.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 娱乐

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 娱乐 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
See plans to unlock

Component Characters

娱yúto amuse
10 strokes女
View full entry
乐lèhappy
HSK 35 strokes丿
View full entry

Write 娱乐

娱
乐

Practice writing 娱乐 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Grammar Patterns of 娱乐

娱乐 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 8 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

“____消遣是每个国民都能享受的事，”她坚定地说。

"Enter-taining is something that everyone in the country can enjoy," she averred.

Example Sentences for 娱乐 (10)

Listen to all sentences once to receive XP
1
“娱乐消遣是每个国民都能享受的事，”她坚定地说。

“ “ yú lè xiāo qiǎn shì měi gè guó mín dū néng xiǎng shòu de，” shì ，” tā jiān dìng。

"Enter-taining is something that everyone in the country can enjoy," she averred.
2
我们问了娱乐圈里的女性有关电影制作的内幕。

wǒ mén wèn le yú lè quān lǐ de nǚ xìng yǒu guān diàn yǐng zhì zuò de nèi mù。

We asked women in the biz for their low-down on film-making.
3
在所有简单无害的娱乐项目背后都隐藏着危险，特别是对儿童而言。

zài suǒ yǒu jiǎn dān wú hài de yú lè xiàng mù bèi hòu dū yǐn cáng zháo wēi xiǎn， ， tè bié shì duì ér tóng ér。

Under all the innocent fun, there are hidden dangers, especially for children.
4
导演想要当时签约于华纳兄弟娱乐公司旗下的奥利维娅·德哈维兰出演。

dǎo yǎn xiǎng yào dāng shí qiān yuē yú huá nà xiōng dì yú lè gōng sī qí xià de ào lì wéi yà· · dé hā wéi lán chū。

The director wanted Olivia de Havilland, then under contract to Warner Brothers.
5
我的爱好是：到外面上馆子，晚上在家娱乐，听音乐，寻乐子。

wǒ de ài hǎo shì： ： dào wài miàn shàng guǎn， zǐ ， wǎn shàng zài jiā， yú lè ，， tīng yīn lè。

My interests: eating out, fun nights in, music and laughter.
6
米罗是最具创造力和娱乐性的超现实主义画家。

mǐ luó shì zuì jù chuàng zào lì hé yú lè xìng de chāo xiàn shí zhǔ yì huà jiā。

Miro is the most inventive and entertaining of surrealist painters.
7
曾经一度热热闹闹的娱乐选秀节目进入了冬歇期.

zēng jīng yī dù rè rè nào nào de yú lè xuǎn xiù jié mù jìn rù le dōng xiē qī.

Once bustling entertainment draft program into the winter.
8
这些地方已经划出来用于公共娱乐。

zhè xiē dì fāng yǐ jīng huá chū lái yòng yú gōng gòng yú lè。

These areas are set aside for public recreational use.
9
他们崇拜梦,崇拜艺术 、 仪式和娱乐中的神圣.

tā mén chóng bài mèng, , chóng bài yì、 shù 、 yí shì hé yú lè zhōng de.

They worship dreams Holiness in art, ritual, entertainment.
10
他们下高级馆子,享受高级娱乐,可把欧洲逛了个够.

tā mén xià gāo jí guǎn zǐ, , xiǎng shòu gāo jí yú, lè , kě bǎ ōu zhōu guàng le.

They gad about Europe a lot , going to expensive restaurants and shows.

Cultural Notes for 娱乐

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, entertainment often includes traditional forms such as opera and festivals, reflecting both modern and historical influences. The concept of leisure is increasingly important as urbanization grows, with more people seeking recreational activities.

Frequently Asked Questions about 娱乐

Common activities include watching movies, attending concerts, playing games, and participating in sports.