huí
chēn
zuò

idiom
literary

Meaning of 回嗔作喜

回嗔作喜 means to turn from anger to delight; to change one's frown into a smile. Pronounced huí chēn zuò xǐ.

  • to turn from anger to delight; to change one's frown into a smile

Definitions & Examples

Tīng
le
de
dào
qiàn
jiě
shì
 
zhōng
huí
chēn
zuò
 

After hearing his apology and explanation, she finally turned her anger to joy.

Jīng
tīng
dào
chāo
é
wán
chéng
de
xiāo
 
huí
chēn
zuò
 

Upon hearing the news that the sales target was exceeded, the manager immediately brightened up.

Hái
zi
ài
de
dòng
 
zǒng
néng
ràng
huí
chēn
zuò
 

A child's adorable action can always make parents change their frowns into smiles.