Definition
兴高采烈 describes a lively, outward display of high spirits and excitement, often in a group setting like a celebration or party. It's more about animated joy than the inner, quiet delight of 眉开眼笑 or the surprise of 喜出望外.
phrase
in high spiritselated and excited (idiom)
Examples
- ，兴高采烈。Tīng dào bǐsài huò shèng de xiāoxi, tā xìng gāo cǎi liè de xiàng gè xiǎo háizi.Upon hearing the news of winning the competition, he was as elated as a child.
- 兴高采烈，。Tóngxuémen xìng gāo cǎi liè de zǒu chū kǎochǎng, qìngzhù kǎoshì jiéshù.The classmates left the exam hall in high spirits, celebrating the end of the test.
- ，兴高采烈，。Chūnjié liánhuānhuì shàng, dàjiā xìng gāo cǎi liè, qìfēn fēicháng rènao.At the Spring Festival party, everyone was in high spirits and the atmosphere was very lively.
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