HSK V7-9
Correct

喜出望外

/ xǐ chū wàng wài /
Strokes

Definition

to be pleased beyond one's expectations (idiom)/overjoyed at the turn of events

Example

Definition

be overjoyed (at unexpected gain, good news, etc); be delighted and surprised (by an unexpected happy outcome); have a feeling of great surprise and happiness

1
Zhè
这次
chénggōng
成功
ràng
chūwàngwài
喜出望外
  

He felt elated by the unexpected success.

2
jiàndào
见到
de
第一
fǎnyìng
反应
shì
chūwàngwài
喜出望外
  

His immediate reaction at seeing her was one of great surprise and happiness.

3
duì
de
zuòpǐn
作品
gǎn
xìng
兴趣
  
,
zhēn
yǒuxiē
有些
chūwàngwài
喜出望外
  

He was delighted and surprised by the interest she took in his works.

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喜出望外