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Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「撫掌大笑」 and how to use it.

Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「撫掌大笑」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Caress: pat. Clap and laugh. Describes being very happy.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fǔ zhǎng dà xiào

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fu2 jeung2 daai6 siu3

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.