Definition
拍手叫好 is a fixed four-character expression meaning 'to clap and cheer' or 'to applaud enthusiastically'. It describes a strong, positive reaction to a performance, speech, or achievement — literally 'clap hands and shout good'. You can use it as a verb phrase in contexts where a crowd or individual shows loud approval.
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to applaud enthusiasticallyto cheer and clap (in approval)
Examples
- 拍手叫好，。Guānzhòngmen fēnfēn pāi shǒu jiào hǎo, wèi yǎnyuán de jīngcǎi biǎoyǎn hècǎi.The audience applauded enthusiastically, cheering for the actors' wonderful performance.
- ，拍手叫好，。Tā de yǎnjiǎng jiéshù hòu, quánchǎng pāi shǒu jiào hǎo, zhǎngshēng jīngjiǔ bùxī.After his speech ended, the whole audience cheered and clapped, with applause lasting a long time.
- ，拍手叫好。Kàndào Zhōngguó duì yíngdé bǐsài, qiúmímen jīdòng de pāi shǒu jiào hǎo.Seeing the Chinese team win the match, the fans excitedly cheered and clapped.
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