HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
乐 — happy
- Reading
- lè
- Meaning
- happy; joyful; music
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
乐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is lè and it means happy; joyful; music. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
乐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 快乐 (happy), 音乐 (music) and 乐观 (optimistic, hopeful).
Chinese words containing 乐
Frequently asked questions
What does 乐 mean in Chinese?
乐 means happy; joyful; music in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 乐 read?
乐 is read lè. Reading it inside real words — 快乐 and 音乐 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乐 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 乐 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乐 in a word?
A common word containing 乐 is 快乐 (kuàilè) — "happy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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