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苦
中
作
樂
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乐
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Jyutping
fu2 zung1 zok3 lok6
Pinyin
kǔ zhōng zuò lè
Definitions (CC-CEDICT)
to find joy in sorrows (idiom); to enjoy sth in spite of one's suffering
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
語句
困苦之中都可以揾到歡樂,依然樂觀
to remain optimistic and have fun in a bad situation; to make happiness out of torment/suffering/agony
Definitions (Wiktionary)
phrase, idiomatic
to seek joy amidst sorrow
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
Cantonese
苦中作乐
苦中作樂
fu2 zung1 zok3 lok6
to make happiness out of torment/suffering/agony