Definition
吃喝玩乐 is a fixed four-character phrase meaning 'to eat, drink, and be merry' — it describes a lifestyle focused entirely on pleasure and entertainment, often with a mildly critical tone (e.g., someone who avoids work or responsibility). It is not a literal list of actions but an idiomatic expression for indulgence.
phrase
to eatdrinkand be merryto indulge in a life of pleasure
Examples
- 吃喝玩乐，。Tā zhěngtiān zhǐ zhīdào chī hē wán lè, cóng bù kǎolǜ wèilái.He only knows how to eat, drink, and be merry all day, never thinking about the future.
- 吃喝玩乐。Jiàqī lǐ wǒmen hǎohǎo chī hē wán lè le yì fān.We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves eating, drinking, and having fun during the holiday.
- 吃喝玩乐，。Niánqīng rén bùnéng zhǐ zhuīqiú chī hē wán lè, hái yào nǔlì gōngzuò.Young people shouldn't just pursue pleasure; they also need to work hard.
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