兴高采烈 xìnggāo-cǎiliè happy and excited (idiom)
happy and excited (idiom); in high spirits; in great delight
How to remember 兴高采烈: 兴 excited + 高 high + 采 pick + 烈 fiery = happy and excited (idiom).
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How it is used
- An idiom for being 'in high spirits, elated and excited' - 孩子们兴高采烈地跑出教室 (the children ran out of the classroom in great delight).
- Describes visible, buoyant joy on a happy occasion; note the reading xìng. Stronger and more animated than plain 高兴.