乐不可支 (lè bù kě zhī) — 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 bù kě zhī.
    He was overjoyed upon hearing this good news.
  • 乐不可支
    Hái zi men dé dào lǐ wù shí, gè gè lè bù kě zhī.
    The children were all overjoyed when they got the gifts.
  • 乐不可支
    Kǎo shì tōng guò hòu, tā gāo xìng dé lè bù kě zhī.
    After passing the exam, she was so happy she was beside herself with joy.

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