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Home / Idiom / 欢欣鼓舞

(idiom) elated and excited; overjoyed

欢欣鼓舞
huān xīn gǔ wǔ
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
happy and excited (idiom) · in high spirits · in great delight兴高采烈xìng gāo cǎi lièto be wild with joy (idiom)欣喜若狂xīn xǐ ruò kuángfull of joy (idiom); jubilation喜气洋洋xǐ qì yáng yánghappy · glad · willing (to do sth) · in a cheerful mood高兴gāo xìngsinging and dancing (idiom); festive celebrations载歌载舞zài gē zài wǔlit. to move one's hands and feet about (idiom) · fig. to dance about · to express one's feelings in body language · to gesture animatedly · (TCM) involuntary movements of the limbs手舞足蹈shǒu wǔ zú dǎo
Antonyms
overwhelming sadness (idiom); sorrow at parting黯然销魂àn rán xiāo húnlit. liver and guts cut to pieces (idiom) · fig. grief-stricken肝肠寸断gān cháng cùn duànto look anxious (idiom) · to look miserable愁眉苦脸chóu méi kǔ liǎn
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