苦中作乐 Find joy in suffering
Explanation
在逆境或困境中寻找快乐和安慰。
To find happiness and comfort in adversity or difficulties.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有个书生叫李白，他怀才不遇，屡试不第，生活困苦不堪。但他并没有因此而消沉，反而在穷困潦倒的生活中，寻找乐趣。他常常与朋友们一起吟诗作赋，畅谈人生理想，即使衣食不足，也能够苦中作乐。有一次，李白与朋友们在山间游玩，天降大雨，他们被困在一个破庙里，又冷又饿。但李白却拿出一壶酒，与朋友们一起喝酒吟诗，谈笑风生，全然不顾眼前的困境。朋友们都被他的乐观精神所感染，也跟着一起苦中作乐起来。
It is said that during the Tang Dynasty, there was a scholar named Li Bai. He was unlucky in life and failed repeatedly in his examinations. Life was extremely difficult for him. However, he did not become depressed, but instead found fun in his impoverished life. He often drank with his friends and enjoyed the scenery, even though they had little food to eat, he could always find some joy. Once, Li Bai and his friends were traveling in the mountains when a sudden downpour forced them to take shelter in a dilapidated temple. They were cold and hungry. But Li Bai took out a flask of wine, and together they shared it, recited poems and laughed, completely ignoring their predicament. His friends were touched by his optimism, and they followed his example, too.
Usage
形容在困境中保持乐观积极的心态。
Describes the ability to maintain an optimistic and positive attitude in difficult situations.
Examples
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虽然生活很苦，但他依然苦中作乐。
suīrán shēnghuó hěn kǔ, dàn tā yīrán kǔ zhōng zuò lè.
Although life is hard, he still finds joy in it.
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即使身处逆境，也要保持乐观的心态，苦中作乐。
jíshǐ shēn chù nìjìng, yě yào bǎochí lèguān de xīntài, kǔ zhōng zuò lè
Even in adversity, one should maintain an optimistic attitude and find joy in the midst of suffering.