How do you say "optimistic" in Chinese?

乐观

lè guān

Adjective Hanzi

In Chinese, "optimistic" is 乐观 (lè guān).

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Pronunciation

lè guān is voiced with "lè" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "guān" held flat and high (first tone).

Writing and usage

乐观 is written using hanzi. It's a adjective, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

他对计划保持乐观。

tā duì jì huà bǎo chí lè guān 。

He stayed optimistic about the plan.

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How to remember 乐观

Notice how "luh gwahn" echoes inside "lè guān"; tie that echo to optimistic and you won't forget it.

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Questions about 乐观

How do you pronounce 乐观?

lè guān is voiced with "lè" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "guān" held flat and high (first tone).

Is 乐观 formal or casual?

乐观 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 乐观 used in Chinese?

乐观 is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: 他对计划保持乐观。 (He stayed optimistic about the plan.).

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