及时行乐 — “To enjoy oneself while one can”
及时行乐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to enjoy oneself while one can”. To seize the day and make the most of the present moment for pleasure. Literally, “Timely enjoyment of pleasure”.
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及时行乐 Pronunciation and Pinyin
及时行乐 Character Breakdown
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生活总有起伏，何不及时行乐，享受当下的美好？
Life always has its ups and downs, so why not seize the day and enjoy the present beauty?
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Open the tool →Questions about 及时行乐
What does 及时行乐 mean?
及时行乐 (jí shí xíng lè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to enjoy oneself while one can”.
How do you pronounce 及时行乐?
及时行乐 is pronounced jí shí xíng lè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 及时行乐 literally mean?
Literally, 及时行乐 means “Timely enjoyment of pleasure”. It is used to mean “to enjoy oneself while one can”.
What is the Chinese definition of 及时行乐?
不失时机，寻欢作乐。