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HSK 7-9
jiēallbighuānhappyhappy
Everyone is happy; a happy ending for all.

Literal meaning

all (皆) — big (大) — happy (欢) — happy (喜)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase describing a situation where everyone is satisfied and pleased.

Examples

Jīngguòxiéshāngshuāngfāngchénglexiéjiēhuān
After negotiation, both sides reached an agreement, and everyone was happy.
Zhègeshìdejiéshìjiēhuān
The ending of this story is a happy one for all.

Usage & nuances

Often used to describe a positive resolution to a conflict or problem.

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