xǐ喜happywén闻hearlè乐happyjiàn见see
a delight to see (and hear); warmly welcomed
Literal meaning
happy (喜) — hear (闻) — happy (乐) — see (见)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase.
Examples
Zhè这zhǒng种yì艺shù术xíng形shì式shēn深shòu受qún群zhòng众xǐ喜wén闻lè乐jiàn见。
This art form is deeply loved and welcomed by the people.
Tā他de的biǎo表yǎn演yōu幽mò默fēng风qù趣，xǐ喜wén闻lè乐jiàn见。
His performance is humorous and warmly welcomed.
Usage & nuances
Describes something that is popular and well-received.
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