合不拢嘴 — “So happy or amused that one cannot close one's mouth”
合不拢嘴 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “So happy or amused that one cannot close one's mouth”. Beaming with joy; splitting one's sides with laughter. Literally, “unable to close one's mouth”.
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合不拢嘴 Pronunciation and Pinyin
合不拢嘴 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 合不拢嘴
看到心爱的礼物，小明高兴得合不拢嘴。
Seeing his beloved gift, Xiao Ming was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.
Idioms Related to 合不拢嘴
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Open the tool →Questions about 合不拢嘴
What does 合不拢嘴 mean?
合不拢嘴 (hé bù lǒng zuǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “So happy or amused that one cannot close one's mouth”.
How do you pronounce 合不拢嘴?
合不拢嘴 is pronounced hé bù lǒng zuǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 合不拢嘴 literally mean?
Literally, 合不拢嘴 means “unable to close one's mouth”. It is used to mean “So happy or amused that one cannot close one's mouth”.
What is the Chinese definition of 合不拢嘴?
指人高兴得关不住嘴