🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

生活的乐趣

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shēnghuó de lèqù

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Joie de Vivre/ʒwɑ də vivʁ/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"她对生活的乐趣让每个人都感到快乐。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A cheerful enjoyment of life; an exultation of spirit.

    "Her joie de vivre was infectious, brightening the mood of everyone around her."
  2. 2

    A zest for life and a delight in living.

    "He approached every day with a sense of joie de vivre, eager to embrace new experiences."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'joie de vivre' originates from the French language, literally translating to 'joy of living.' It has been used since the 18th century to express a cheerful enjoyment of life, reflecting a cultural appreciation for the pleasures of existence.

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