苦中作乐kǔ zhōng zuò lèenjoy life though hard up;see joy amid sorrow; try to be happy amidst adverse circumstances; try to enjoy oneself despite one’s suffering/“这才叫～嘛！”丁长发……一边笑，一边解释。(罗广斌、杨益言《红岩》296) “That means finding happiness in suffering，” said Ding Changfa with glee.
❍ 有的人还～： “多擦点粉，去扭秧歌！”(杜鹏程《保卫延安》319) Someone made a weak attempt at a joke. “A little more powder and we’ll be ready to go on stage!” 苦中作乐kǔ zhōnɡ zuò lè在困苦中强作欢乐。enjoy life though hard up, seek joy amidst sorrow, seek pleasure in sorrow |