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Definition
To find pleasure, joy, or satisfaction in one's current situation or activity.
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How it's used
This phrase describes a state of mind where someone is genuinely engaged and happy with their current activity or environment. It is often used to express that a person is not just tolerating a situation, but actively enjoying the process despite potential hardships. It carries a slightly more literary or formal tone compared to everyday colloquialisms, making it common in written reflections or slightly more descriptive speech.
Examples
She really likes volunteering and truly finds joy in it.
This job is so tough, how do you find any pleasure in it?
Related words
Common phrases
to find joy in one's work
to find pleasure in life
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct verb phrase to mean 'to enjoy something' like 鍾意, but it is actually a state of being. It is best used to describe an ongoing situation or a lifestyle rather than a quick, one-off action.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
