Definition
张灯结彩 (zhāng dēng jié cǎi) is a set phrase meaning 'to be festively decorated with lanterns and colored banners'. It literally describes hanging lanterns and tying colored silk, and is used to depict a joyful, celebratory atmosphere during festivals, weddings, or other happy occasions. The phrase functions as a predicate in a sentence.
idiom
to be festively decorated with lanterns and colored banners
Examples
- ，张灯结彩，。Chūnjié qījiān, zhěnggè chéngshì dōu zhāng dēng jié cǎi, xǐqì yángyáng.During the Spring Festival period, the whole city is festively decorated with lanterns and colored banners, full of joy.
- 张灯结彩，。Hūnlǐ xiànchǎng zhāng dēng jié cǎi, bīnkè men dōu zàntàn bùyǐ.The wedding venue was decorated with lanterns and colored banners, and the guests were full of praise.
- 张灯结彩，。Zhè tiáo lǎo jiē shàng měinián yuánxiāo jié dōu huì zhāng dēng jié cǎi, xīyǐn hěn duō yóukè.This old street is festively decorated with lanterns and colored banners every Lantern Festival, attracting many tourists.
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