Definition
笑容可掬 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) describing a person whose face is full of warm, radiant smiles — so much so that their smile seems 'cupped' or held in their hands. It's used as a predicate or attributive to describe someone's cheerful and friendly expression.
idiom
beaming with smilesradiant with smiles
Examples
- 笑容可掬，。Nà wèi lǎorén xiào róng kě jū, fēicháng hé'ǎi.That elderly person is beaming with smiles, very kind and amiable.
- 笑容可掬。Tā xiào róng kě jū de yíngjiē měi yí wèi kèrén.He greeted every guest with a radiant smile.
- 笑容可掬。Tā xiào róng kě jū de yàngzi ràng rén gǎndào wēnnuǎn.Her beaming expression makes people feel warm.
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