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.

