Chinese
xìnggāocǎiliè
Meaning: in high spirits; excited; jubilant
Part of Speech: Adjective, Four-character idiom

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Handwriting

興高采烈
興
高
采
烈
兴高采烈
兴
高
采
烈

Example sentences

The students are excitedly discussing the plans for the graduation trip.
我正興高采烈地分享我的計劃,他卻給我潑冷水。
我正兴高采烈地分享我的计划,他却给我泼冷水。
I was excitedly sharing my plan, but he threw cold water on it.

Usage Notes

A four-character idiom used to describe a state of high enthusiasm and excitement.

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