不亦乐乎 不亦樂乎

不亦乐乎 不亦樂乎 bù yì lè hū ㄅㄨˋ ㄧˋ ㄌㄜˋ ㄏㄨ bat1 jik6 lok6 fu4 HSK 7-9

  • lit. isn't that a joy? (quote from Confucius)
  • fig. (jocular) extremely; awfully

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 不 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 有 ( yǒu jau5 ) 朋 ( péng pang4 ) 自 ( zì zi6 ) 远方 遠方 ( yuǎn fāng jyun5 fong1 ) 来 來 ( lái loi4 ), 不亦乐乎 不亦樂乎 ( bù yì lè hū bat1 jik6 lok6 fu4 )?

    When a friend comes from afar, is that not delightful?

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