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Definition
To seek pleasure; to behave hedonistically and indulge in entertainment.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong negative connotation, implying that someone is wasting their time or life on superficial or self-indulgent activities. It is frequently used to criticize people who lack ambition or responsibility. Unlike neutral ways to describe having fun, this phrase suggests a lack of focus on serious life goals.
Examples
He only knows how to indulge in pleasures all day and ignores his family completely.
You are still young, don't follow others and be so decadent by just seeking pleasure.
Related words
Common phrases
to indulge in pleasures all the time
only know how to seek pleasure
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe a fun party or a happy gathering, but it is strictly for criticizing someone's lifestyle or behavior. It is not an appropriate way to describe simply enjoying a holiday or a hobby.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



