其乐融融
qí lè róng róng
warm and happy (of a family or gathering)
Character by character
其qí
its
its
乐lè
joy
joy
融róng
warm
warm
融róng
harmonious
harmonious
Example
一家三代坐在一起包饺子,其乐融融。
Three generations sit together making dumplings, all warmth and happiness.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
Describes a scene, not one person: 一家人其乐融融, 其乐融融的场面. A favourite of festival news reports.
Learn this in Lesson 40 · HSK 5–6: 今天怎么过年 (The New Year today)
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