biàn
抃
to clap hands; to rejoice
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to clap hands (in joy); to applaud
literaryAn archaic/literary term used to describe the act of clapping one's hands out of joy, not applause in a modern performance context.
Wén闻
xǐ喜
xùn讯
，
bǎi百
xìng姓
wú无
bù不
biàn抃
wǔ舞
。
Upon hearing the good news, the people all clapped and danced for joy.
Qí其
xīn欣
xǐ喜
zhī之
qíng情
，
zhì至
yú于
biàn抃
yǒng踊
。
His joy was so great that he clapped his hands and jumped.
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Gǔ古
dài代
chén臣
zǐ子
cháo朝
hè贺
，
cháng常
yǒu有
biàn抃
hè贺
zhī之
lǐ礼
。
In ancient times, when ministers offered congratulations at court, there was often a ritual of clapping in joy.