心花怒放
心花怒放 (xīn huā nù fàng) literally means “heart flowers bloom” and expresses “extreme joy”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving life philosophy.
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Extreme joy
Pronunciation: xīn huā nù fàng Literal meaning: Heart flowers bloom
Origin & Usage
Flowers (花) of the heart (心) bursting (放) open. The character that misleads learners is 怒, which here does not mean angry but describes growth at full force — the same usage as in 怒放 for flowers in full bloom and 怒吼 for a roar. So the image is a heart flowering violently rather than a heart in a temper. It describes sudden delight, and belongs to news that arrives unexpectedly rather than to settled contentment.
Examples
English: "After receiving the good news, she felt an overwhelming joy that she couldn't contain."
Chinese: 收到好消息后，她感到一种无法抑制的喜悦。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 心花怒放 mean in English?
心花怒放 (xīn huā nù fàng) literally translates to “Heart flowers bloom” and is used to express “Extreme joy”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Life Philosophy category.
When is 心花怒放 used?
Situation: After receiving the good news, she felt an overwhelming joy that she couldn't contain.
What is the pinyin for 心花怒放?
The pinyin pronunciation for 心花怒放 is “xīn huā nù fàng”.