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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「足蹈手舞」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

It means dancing with joy. Describes the look of being extremely happy.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zú dǎo shǒu wǔ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

juk1 dou6 sau2 mou5

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.