Meaning
娱 is a somewhat literary character meaning 'to entertain' or 'to amuse.' It rarely appears alone in modern Mandarin but is a key component in common words like 娱乐 (entertainment) and 娱乐场所 (place of entertainment). The traditional form 娛 shows the character's connection to pleasure and amusement.
Usage
In contemporary usage, 娱 almost exclusively appears in compounds rather than standing alone. Native speakers will recognize it primarily through words like 娱乐 (yúlè, entertainment) and 娱乐圈 (yúlèquān, entertainment industry). Using 娱 by itself would sound archaic or overly formal.
Examples
- 01这个城市的娱乐设施很完善。.This city's entertainment facilities are very comprehensive.
- 02他在娱乐圈工作了十年。.He has worked in the entertainment industry for ten years.
Common collocations
- 娱乐活动recreational activities
- 娱乐节目entertainment program
- 娱乐设施entertainment facilities
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 娛 contains the woman radical 女 and a phonetic component suggesting pleasure. The simplified form 娱 retains the woman radical on the left with a simplified right side.