喝彩 hècǎi to acclaim
to acclaim; to cheer
How to remember 喝彩: 喝 drink + 彩 colorful = to acclaim.
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How it is used
- To cheer / applaud loudly - 为选手喝彩 (wèi xuǎnshǒu hècǎi) cheer for the contestants; 齐声喝彩 (qíshēng hècǎi) cheer in unison.
- Vocal acclaim for a performance or feat; note 喝 read hè here (to shout), not hē (to drink). Neutral register.