转忧为喜 — “To turn sorrow into joy”
转忧为喜 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to turn sorrow into joy”. To change from anxiety or worry to happiness. Literally, “Turn worry into joy”.
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转忧为喜 Pronunciation and Pinyin
转忧为喜 Character Breakdown
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听到妹妹顺利康复的消息，全家人都转忧为喜
Upon hearing the news of his sister's successful recovery, the whole family turned their sorrow into joy.
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Synonyms of 转忧为喜
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What does 转忧为喜 mean?
转忧为喜 (zhuǎn yōu wéi xǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to turn sorrow into joy”.
How do you pronounce 转忧为喜?
转忧为喜 is pronounced zhuǎn yōu wéi xǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 转忧为喜 literally mean?
Literally, 转忧为喜 means “Turn worry into joy”. It is used to mean “to turn sorrow into joy”.
What is the Chinese definition of 转忧为喜?
由忧愁转为欢喜。