拍案称奇 — “To pound the table in astonishment or admiration”
拍案称奇 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pound the table in astonishment or admiration”. To exclaim in wonder; to be greatly surprised and impressed by something extraordinary. Literally, “strike the table and exclaim at its wonder”.
拍案称奇 Pronunciation and Pinyin
拍案称奇 Character Breakdown
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- pāi拍àn案jiào叫jué绝thump table and shout bravo
- pāi拍àn案ér而qǐ起pound table, rise in indignation
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What does 拍案称奇 mean?
拍案称奇 (pāi àn chēng qí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pound the table in astonishment or admiration”.
How do you pronounce 拍案称奇?
拍案称奇 is pronounced pāi àn chēng qí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 拍案称奇 literally mean?
Literally, 拍案称奇 means “strike the table and exclaim at its wonder”. It is used to mean “to pound the table in astonishment or admiration”.
What is the Chinese definition of 拍案称奇?
奇：特殊的。对奇异的事情拍着桌子惊叹