喜闻乐见

xǐwén-lèjiàn

to love to hear and see (idiom)

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Usage and Meaning

"喜闻乐见" is a four-character idiom used to describe something that people enjoy hearing about and seeing. It often refers to content, events, or policies that are popular and well-received by the public.

Context and Tone

This idiom is commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as media reports, government announcements, or cultural discussions. It conveys a positive reception and approval from the audience or public.

Common Collocations

Nuance

Using "喜闻乐见" implies that the subject is not only acceptable but also actively welcomed and appreciated. It often highlights the pleasantness and popularity of the subject matter.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse "喜闻乐见" with simple words for "like" or "enjoy." This idiom specifically emphasizes the public's positive reception to something being both heard and seen, often in media or cultural contexts.

Example Sentences

这部电影题材新颖,深受观众喜闻乐见。

Zhè bù diànyǐng tícái xīnyǐng, shēn shòu guānzhòng xǐ wén lè jiàn.

This movie has a novel theme and is loved by the audience.

政府推出的这项政策,符合大众喜闻乐见的需求。

Zhèngfǔ tuīchū de zhè xiàng zhèngcè, fúhé dàzhòng xǐ wén lè jiàn de xūqiú.

The policy introduced by the government meets the popular preferences.

喜闻乐见的节目更容易吸引观众的注意力。

Xǐ wén lè jiàn de jiémù gèng róngyì xīyǐn guānzhòng de zhùyìlì.

Programs that people love to hear and see more easily attract the audience's