满面春风
满面春风 (mǎn miàn chūn fēng) literally means “full face spring breeze” and expresses “radiant happiness”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving relationships and character.
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Radiant happiness
Pronunciation: mǎn miàn chūn fēng Literal meaning: Full face spring breeze
Origin & Usage
A face (面) filled (满) with spring breeze (春风) — the look of someone whose good humour is visible before they speak. The comparison is to weather rather than to expression: the warmth is taken to be radiating outward rather than performed. It is also written 春风满面, with the halves reversed. Somebody visibly pleased and at ease — often a host.
Examples
English: "After receiving the good news, she walked into the room with a beaming smile."
Chinese: 听到好消息后，她满面春风地走进房间。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 满面春风 mean in English?
满面春风 (mǎn miàn chūn fēng) literally translates to “Full face spring breeze” and is used to express “Radiant happiness”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Relationships & Character category.
When is 满面春风 used?
Situation: After receiving the good news, she walked into the room with a beaming smile.
What is the pinyin for 满面春风?
The pinyin pronunciation for 满面春风 is “mǎn miàn chūn fēng”.