乐不可支 (lè) — extremely happy, overjoyed, delighted beyond measure
Definition
A vivid 成语 meaning so happy one can barely contain it — used in writing for an emphatic, almost humorous overflow of joy, stronger than just 高兴.
idiom
extremely happyoverjoyeddelighted beyond measure
Examples
- ，乐不可支。Tīng dào zhè ge hǎo xiāo xi, tā lè.He was overjoyed upon hearing this good news.
- ，乐不可支。Hái zi men dé dào lǐ wù shí, gè gè lè.The children were all overjoyed when they got the gifts.
- ，乐不可支。Kǎo shì tōng guò hòu, tā gāo xìng dé lè.After passing the exam, she was so happy she was beside herself with joy.
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