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兴高采烈 (xìng gāo cǎi liè)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

In high spirits; elated and excited.

Definition (中文解释)

兴原指志趣,后指兴致;采原指神采,后指精神;烈旺盛。原指文章志趣高尚,言词犀利◇多形容兴致高,精神饱满。

Derivation (典故出处)

南朝梁·刘勰《文心雕龙·体性》步夜俊侠,故兴高而采烈。”

Example (造句示例)

She was in high spirits after winning the award.