取悦 (qǔ yuè) — to try to please; to ingratiate oneself (with sb.)
Definition
取悦 (qǔyuè) means deliberately trying to win someone's favor, usually by doing what they want. It carries a negative flavor — people-pleasing or currying favor — unlike a neutral 'please' like 让…高兴.
verb
to try to pleaseto ingratiate oneself (with sb.)
Examples
- 取悦。Tā zǒng xiǎng qǔ yuè lǎo bǎn.He always wants to please the boss.
- 。Tā nǔ lì qǔ lǐng dǎo de yuè.She works hard to win the leader's favor.
- 取悦。Bú yào yí wèi qǔ yuè tā rén.Don't blindly try to please others.
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