娱乐 yúlè to entertain
to entertain; to amuse; entertainment; recreation; amusement; hobby; fun; joy
How to remember 娱乐: 娱 pleasure + 乐 cheerful = to entertain.
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How it is used
- Entertainment/recreation as an activity or industry: 娱乐活动 (yúlè huódòng) recreational activities; 娱乐圈 the entertainment world.
- Can be a verb, "to amuse" (娱乐大众 entertain the public), but is most often the noun/attribute.
- Neutral register; frequent in media and leisure contexts.