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Character combinations make words; words evolve into idioms. Learn 「拍手稱快」 today with this free Chinese resource.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「拍手稱快」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Fast: happy. Clap and cheer. It usually refers to justice being served or the satisfactory outcome of things.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

pāi shǒu chēng kuài

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

paak3 sau2 ching1 faai3

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.