载歌载舞 (zài gē zài wǔ) — to sing and dance joyfully (as part of a festivity); festive merrymaking
Definition
An idiom that paints a vivid scene of people singing and dancing together, used for joyful festive celebrations — not a literal description of any single act.
idiom
to sing and dance joyfully (as part of a festivity)festive merrymaking
Examples
- ，载歌载舞，。Jié rì lǐ, rén men zài gē zài wǔ, fēi cháng rè nao.During the festival, people sing and dance joyfully, and it's very lively.
- 载歌载舞，。Wǎn huì shàng dà jiā zài gē zài wǔ, qìng zhù xīn nián.At the party, everyone sang and danced to celebrate the New Year.
- 载歌载舞。Shǎo shù mín zú de jié rì wǎng wǎng yǒu zài gē zài wǔ de chǎng miàn.Ethnic minority festivals often feature scenes of singing and dancing.
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