Definition
神采飞扬 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning someone's face radiates joy and excitement. The literal components ('spirit + expression + fly + rise') hint at the image of a person glowing with animation. It is used as a predicate or complement to describe a person's demeanor when they are extremely happy, proud, or triumphant — common after a success, a reunion, or a celebration.
f.e.
to be radiant with joybeaming with happiness in one's expression
Examples
- ，神采飞扬，。Tā tīng dào zhège hǎo xiāoxi hòu, shén cǎi fēi yáng, gāoxìng de bùdéliǎo.After hearing this good news, he was radiant with joy, extremely happy.
- ，神采飞扬。Bǐsài huòshèng hòu, duìyuánmen gège shén cǎi fēi yáng.After winning the match, the team members were beaming with joy.
- ，神采飞扬，。Tā zhàn zài lǐngjiǎngtái shàng, shén cǎi fēi yáng, liǎn shàng yángyì zhe zìháo de xiàoróng.She stood on the podium, radiant with joy, a proud smile beaming on her face.
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