Definition
拍手称快 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to clap and cheer with satisfaction' — it describes the feeling of joy and relief when justice is served, especially when a villain gets what they deserve or a long-standing problem is finally resolved. You use it to express collective approval of a satisfying outcome, not for everyday happiness.
f.e.
to clap and cheer (with satisfaction at a just outcome)
Examples
- ，拍手称快。Huàirén bèi zhuā, dàjiā dōu pāi shǒu chèn.When the bad guy was caught, everyone clapped and cheered.
- ，拍手称快。Fǎyuàn pàn le nà ge tān guān zhòng xíng, bǎixìng wú bù pāi shǒu chèn.When the court gave that corrupt official a heavy sentence, the people all clapped and cheered.
- ，拍手称快。Kàn dào hēi'è shìlì bèi chǎnchú, shìmín men pāi shǒu chèn.Seeing the criminal gangs eliminated, the citizens clapped and cheered.
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