粵

作zok3樂lok6

simp作乐
zok3 lok6zuò lè

English

  1. to make merry
  2. (to be preceded by certain words to describe the situation) to make merry; to enjoy oneself

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 令自己開心；前面會加一啲字形容處境

Examples

  • 尋歡作樂

    to seek pleasure and make merry

  • 苦中作樂

    to make happiness out of torment/suffering/agony

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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