Definition
手舞足蹈 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'hands dance, feet stamp.' You use it to describe someone who is so happy or excited that they can't help moving their hands and feet — a vivid way to show joyful or animated reactions, often in response to good news or a funny story.
f.e.
to dance with joyto gesticulate excitedly (idiom)
Examples
- 。Tā tīng dào hǎo xiāoxi hòu gāoxìng de shǒu wǔ zú dǎo.He was so happy he danced with joy after hearing the good news.
- 手舞足蹈，。Háizimen kàn dào lǐwù shí shǒu wǔ zú dǎo, xīngfèn jí le.The children danced with joy when they saw the gifts; they were extremely excited.
- 手舞足蹈，。Tā jiǎng xiàohua shí shǒu wǔ zú dǎo, dòu de dàjiā hāhā dà xiào.When he told the joke, he gesticulated wildly, making everyone laugh out loud.
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