笑容可掬 (xiào róng kě jū) — (idiom) beaming with smiles, radiant with smiles
Definition
A set chengyu meaning someone is visibly smiling — 'beaming with smiles'. The smile is the main point, more vivid than just saying 微笑.
idiom
beaming with smilesradiant with smiles
Examples
- 笑容可掬，。Nà wèi lǎo rén xiào róng kě jū, fēi cháng hé ǎi.That elderly person is beaming with smiles, very kind and amiable.
- 笑容可掬。Tā xiào róng kě jū dì yíng jiē měi yí wèi kè rén.He greeted every guest with a radiant smile.
- 笑容可掬。Tā xiào róng kě jū de yàng zi ràng rén gǎn dào wēn nuǎn.Her beaming expression makes people feel warm.
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