滿堂彩

简 满堂彩 · 繁 滿堂彩
Mandarin · pinyin mǎn táng cǎi

Meanings

  1. everyone present applauds
  2. universal acclaim
  3. a standing ovation
  4. to bring the house down
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滿
mǎn · fill; full, satisfied
堂
táng · hall; government office
彩
cǎi · hue, color; variegated colors
满
mǎn · fill; full, satisfied
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3–2–3 · man3 tang2 cai3

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noun

  1. unanimous applause

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Exact source record滿堂彩 满堂彩 [man3 tang2 cai3] /everyone present applauds/universal acclaim/a standing ovation/to bring the house down/