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How to Write 乐 (lè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.

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lè / yuè

happy

Common words

kuài lè

快乐

happy; joyful

yīn yuè

音乐

music

lè guān

乐观

optimistic; hopeful

lè qù

乐趣

delight; pleasure; joy

yú lè

娱乐

to entertain; to amuse; entertainment; recreation

huān lè

欢乐

gaiety; gladness; glee; merriment

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 乐

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 樂, a musical instrument with wood 木, strings 幺, and a pick 白

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 乐

Say “lè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 乐

Common words and phrases

快乐

kuài lè

happy; joyful

音乐

yīn yuè

music

乐观

lè guān

optimistic; hopeful

乐趣

lè qù

delight; pleasure; joy

娱乐

yú lè

to entertain; to amuse; entertainment; recreation

欢乐

huān lè

gaiety; gladness; glee; merriment

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“乐”。

Zhège zì shì “lè”.

This character is “乐”.

我正在学习“乐”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lè” zì.

I am learning the character “乐”.

请写一遍“乐”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lè”.

Please write “乐” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 乐?

乐 is written with 5 strokes.

What does 乐 (lè) mean?

乐 (lè) means happy.

What is the radical of 乐?

The radical of 乐 is 丿, associated with Not yet classified.