kǔ​zhōng​zuò​lè

to find joy in sorrows

Senses

苦中作乐/ 苦中作樂 kǔ​zhōng​zuò​lè to find joy in sorrows

To enjoy life despite hardships or to find happiness in difficult circumstances; often used to describe an optimistic attitude.

References

same_as 黄连树下弹琴/黃連樹下彈琴 → 苦中作乐/苦中作樂