吃喝玩乐

chī hē wán lè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

Definitions

1. to eat, drink and be merry (idiom)
2. to abandon oneself to a life of pleasure

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Word relationships

Synonyms

1 item

享受

xiǎng shòu

to enjoy

Both can mean 'enjoy life', but 吃喝玩乐 specifically focuses on eating, drinking, playing, and having fun.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 吃喝玩乐 in formal writing as it carries a colloquial, slightly negative connotation of hedonism.

Cultural notes

This idiom describes a carefree, indulgent lifestyle focused on food, drink, and entertainment, often used critically or humorously.

Example Sentences

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他们整天吃喝玩乐，不工作。

They spend all day eating, drinking, and having fun without working.

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Child Words of 吃喝玩乐

to eat

to shout

happy

music

to play

to eat and drink

to play around

to drink