Definition
载歌载舞 is a fixed expression (成语) that describes a scene of joyful celebration with singing and dancing, often during festivals, parties, or traditional ceremonies. It is not meant literally as 'singing while dancing', but rather as a vivid image of happiness and festivity. You can use it to describe any lively, jubilant gathering.
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to sing and dance joyfully (as part of a festivity)festive merrymaking
Examples
- ，载歌载舞，。Jiérì lǐ, rénmen zài gē zài wǔ, fēicháng rènao.During the festival, people sing and dance joyfully, and it's very lively.
- 载歌载舞，。Wǎnhuì shàng dàjiā zài gē zài wǔ, qìngzhù xīnnián.At the party, everyone sang and danced to celebrate the New Year.
- 载歌载舞。Shǎoshù mínzú de jiérì wǎngwǎng yǒu zài gē zài wǔ de chǎngmiàn.Ethnic minority festivals often feature scenes of singing and dancing.
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