Chinese
mǎntáng
Meaning: whole hall; all those present
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

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Example sentences

她的精彩演出贏得了滿堂喝采。
她的精彩演出赢得了满堂喝采。
Her wonderful performance won a round of applause from the whole audience.
她晚年身體健康,兒孫滿堂,真是有福氣。
She is healthy in her old age, with a house full of children and grandchildren; she is truly fortunate.
祝您老人家長命百歲,兒孫滿堂。
Wishing you, elderly sir, a long life and many descendants to fill your home.

Usage Notes

Refers to the entire hall or everyone present. Often used in set phrases like '滿堂喝采' (applause from the whole hall) or '兒孫滿堂' (a house full of descendants).

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