Definition
喜洋洋 (xǐ yáng yáng) is a vivid, reduplicated adjective (ABB pattern) meaning 'radiant with joy, beaming with happiness'. It describes a visible, glowing happiness, often in facial expressions or festive scenes, and is more expressive than the general 愉快 (yú kuài, 'happy, cheerful'). It is similar to 喜悦 (xǐ yuè, 'joyful') but emphasizes a radiant, outward display of joy.
adjective
radiant with joybeaming with happiness
Examples
- ，喜洋洋。Jiérì lǐ, jiē shàng dàochù shì xǐ yáng yáng de rénqún.During the festival, the streets are full of joyous crowds.
- ，喜洋洋。Tīng dào hǎo xiāoxi, tā xǐ yáng yáng de tiào le qǐlái.Upon hearing the good news, she jumped up joyfully.
- 喜洋洋。Háizi men liǎn shàng guà zhe xǐ yáng yáng de xiàoróng.The children wore beaming smiles on their faces.
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