雀跃 (què yuè) — to jump for joy; to leap with joy
Definition
Formal, written verb meaning 'to leap with joy'. Unlike the everyday 高兴, it emphasizes the physical excitement of celebrating, and is mostly seen in writing or speeches rather than casual talk.
verb
to jump for joyto leap with joy
Examples
- 。Hái zi men zài cāo chǎng shàng huān hū què yuè.The children were cheering and jumping for joy on the playground.
- ，雀跃。Tīng dào hǎo xiāo xi, tā gāo xìng dé què yuè qǐ lái.Upon hearing the good news, he jumped for joy with happiness.
- 雀跃。Guān zhòng men wèi jīng cǎi de biǎo yǎn què yuè.The audience leaped with joy at the wonderful performance.
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