"weep for joy" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 喜极而泣

Definition

因为极度高兴或充满喜悦而流泪。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个正式或文学性的表达，形容因极度高兴而流泪，而非因悲伤。常用于文学、叙述或演讲中，不用于普通的高兴场合。

Examples

She wept for joy when she saw her newborn baby.

她看到新生的宝宝时，**喜极而泣**。

They wept for joy after winning the championship.

他们赢得冠军后**喜极而泣**。

His parents wept for joy at his graduation ceremony.

他的父母在毕业典礼上**喜极而泣**。

When I finally got the news, I couldn't help but weep for joy.

当我终于收到消息时，我忍不住**喜极而泣**。

Many people weep for joy at weddings when the couple says 'I do'.

很多人在婚礼上新人说“我愿意”时**喜极而泣**。

He was so moved by the surprise party, he actually wept for joy in front of everyone.

他被惊喜派对感动得在大家面前**喜极而泣**。