乐此不疲 (lè cǐ-bù pí) — to enjoy doing something so much that one never tires of it; to take great pleasure in something and never get bored
Definition
A chengyu meaning you enjoy an activity so much you never tire of it. Unlike 爱不释手 (fond of an object you can't put down), this is about sustained effort over time, not a momentary attachment.
phrase
to enjoy doing something so much that one never tires of itto take great pleasure in something and never get bored
Examples
- ，乐此不疲。Tā měi tiān pǎo bù shí gōng lǐ, lè cǐ-bù pí.He runs ten kilometers every day and never tires of it.
- 乐此不疲，。Tā duì huà huà lè cǐ-bù pí, yí huà jiù shì jǐ gè xiǎo shí.She enjoys painting so much that she never gets tired, painting for hours at a time.
- 乐此不疲，。Tā lè cǐ-bù pí dì yán jiū gǔ dài lì shǐ, yǐ jīng jiān chí le èr shí nián.He studies ancient history with such enjoyment that he never tires, having persisted for twenty years.
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