拍手叫好 (pāi shǒu jiào hǎo) — to applaud enthusiastically; to cheer and clap (in approval)
Definition
A fixed expression meaning to clap one's hands and shout approval — louder, more enthusiastic approval than simply 叫好 or 鼓掌. Used as a single verbal phrase for a crowd or group's reaction.
verb
to applaud enthusiasticallyto cheer and clap (in approval)
Examples
- 拍手叫好，。Guān zhòng men fēn fēn pāi shǒu jiào hǎo, wèi yǎn yuán de jīng cǎi biǎo yǎn hè cǎi.The audience applauded enthusiastically, cheering for the actors' wonderful performance.
- ，拍手叫好，。Tā de yǎn jiǎng jié shù hòu, quán chǎng pāi shǒu jiào hǎo, zhǎng shēng jīng jiǔ bù xī.After his speech ended, the whole audience cheered and clapped, with applause lasting a long time.
- ，拍手叫好。Kàn dào zhōng guó duì yíng dé bǐ sài, qiú mí men jī dòng dì pāi shǒu jiào hǎo.Seeing the Chinese team win the match, the fans excitedly cheered and clapped.
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