抃 (biàn) - To clap hands & to applaud
抃 · biàn
To clap hands;
to applaud;
to express joy or approval by clapping.
To clap handsto applaudto express joy or approval by clapping.
Usage highlights
To clap handsTo dance with joyTo leap and applaudTo applaud and cheerTo clap in rhythmJoyful clapping
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The audience clapped their hands (抃掌) in appreciation.
- People danced with joy (抃舞) at the celebration.
- He applauded (抃跃) enthusiastically at the performance.
Collocations
- To clap hands(抃手)
- To dance with joy(抃舞)
- To leap and applaud(抃跃)
- To applaud and cheer(抃呼)
- To clap in rhythm(抃节)
- Joyful clapping(欣抃)
Idioms
- To dance for joy and clap hands(抃舞踊跃)
- Clapping hands and stamping feet(抃手顿足)
- All clapping in unison(众口同抃)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally described the physical action of clapping hands to show appreciation or joy, especially in ancient performances.
- In classical texts, often appears in contexts describing court celebrations or public festivities.
- The character reflects traditional Chinese performing arts culture where audience response was physically expressed.