Definition
乐得 is a fixed verb pattern meaning 'to be only too glad to (do something)'. It implies that the speaker is happy to do the action because it is convenient, welcome, or saves them trouble. The structure is: Subject + 乐得 + Verb Phrase. It often conveys a nuance of taking the opportunity gladly.
v.p.
be only too glad tobe delighted to (do something)
Examples
- 乐得。Tā lè jiēshòu le zhège rènwu.He was only too glad to accept this task.
- ，乐得。Méi rén yuànyì qù, tā lè zìjǐ qù zuò.No one was willing to go, so he was only too glad to do it himself.
- ，乐得。Tā bù xíguàn zǎo qǐ, lè duō shuì yíhuìr.She is not used to waking up early, so she is only too glad to sleep a bit longer.
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