喜笑颜开

Pelafalan: xǐ xiào yán kāi Makna literal: Happy smile, face opens up

Asal & Penggunaan

This idiom describes being so happy (喜) that one smiles (笑) and the face (颜) opens up (开). It captures the physical transformation that genuine joy brings to facial expression. The phrase depicts pure happiness visible in one's countenance. Modern usage describes obvious happiness that shows clearly on someone's face, the kind of joy that cannot be hidden.

Contoh

Inggris: "The children's faces lit up when they saw the presents."

Cina: 孩子们看到礼物时喜笑颜开。