乐于 (lèyú) means 'to be happy to' or 'to be willing to.' It conveys a sense of eagerness or enjoyment in participating in an activity, often implying a positive attitude towards helping others or engaging in tasks. Common usage contexts include expressing willingness to assist someone or participate in community activities.
HSK 6, 16 strokes, Hard
lèyú(le4yu2) T4
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May 27, 2026
乐于lèyú(le4yu2)
乐于 (lèyú) means 'to be happy to' or 'to be willing to.' It conveys a sense of eagerness or enjoyment in participating in an activity, often implying a positive attitude towards helping others or engaging in tasks. Common usage contexts include expressing willingness to assist someone or participate in community activities.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of helping others and participating in community activities is highly valued, and 乐于 is often used to express this spirit of cooperation and harmony.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cheerful person (乐) happily volunteering (于) to help others. Visualize them jumping into action with a big smile, representing their eagerness and willingness to engage in activities.
About 乐于
乐于Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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乐意 (lèyì) - choose 乐于 when emphasizing enjoyment or eagerness in participation, while 乐意 focuses more on general willingness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a cheerful person (乐) happily volunteering (于) to help others. Visualize them jumping into action with a big smile, representing their eagerness and willingness to engage in activities.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 乐于 with similar expressions like 愿意 (yuànyì), which means 'to be willing' but lacks the joyful connotation. This expression is often used in both formal and informal contexts, so it can fit various social situations.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 learner, focus on using 乐于 in complex sentences and with various verbs to express different activities you enjoy doing. This word connects well with other HSK 6 vocabulary related to emotion and willingness, enriching your expression in conversations.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of helping others and participating in community activities is highly valued, and 乐于 is often used to express this spirit of cooperation and harmony.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 乐于 interchangeably with 想 (xiǎng), which means 'to want.' For example, saying '我乐于去' instead of '我想去' is incorrect; the right phrase should express willingness rather than desire.
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Cultural Notes for 乐于
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In Chinese culture, the concept of helping others and participating in community activities is highly valued, and 乐于 is often used to express this spirit of cooperation and harmony.
Frequently Asked Questions about 乐于
No, 乐于 specifically conveys a positive emotion, so it is not used in negative contexts.
You can say '我乐于帮助别人' (I am happy to help others) to express your willingness.
