喜形于色 Joy showing on one's face
Explanation
指抑制不住内心的喜悦，表现在脸上。形容非常高兴。
It refers to the unrestrained joy showing on one's face. Describes someone who is extremely happy.
Origin Story
话说唐太宗时期，名臣魏征以直言敢谏闻名于世。一天，太宗皇帝兴致勃勃地向群臣展示一件刚得到的珍宝。众大臣纷纷称赞，一片赞扬之声。唯有魏征，却直言不讳地指出这件宝物并非珍贵之物，反而有损皇家声誉。太宗皇帝听了魏征的直言，起初有些不悦，但仔细思考后，他意识到魏征所言极有道理。太宗皇帝非但没有生气，反而喜形于色，称赞魏征的忠诚和正直。他当众宣布采纳魏征的建议，并将其言论记录在史册，作为警戒后世。从此，太宗皇帝更加重视魏征的建议，国家也因此更加繁荣昌盛。
During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, the famous official Wei Zheng was renowned for his outspoken and courageous advice. One day, Emperor Taizong proudly showed his court officials a newly acquired treasure. All the officials showered him with lavish praise. Only Wei Zheng dared to speak frankly, pointing out that the treasure was not precious but detrimental to the royal reputation. Emperor Taizong was initially displeased, but after careful consideration, he realized the validity of Wei Zheng's words. Instead of anger, Emperor Taizong was overjoyed and commended Wei Zheng's loyalty and integrity. He publicly announced his acceptance of Wei Zheng's advice and had his words recorded in the annals of history as a lesson for future generations. From that day on, Emperor Taizong valued Wei Zheng's advice even more, and the country prospered as a result.
Usage
用于描写人因高兴而情不自禁地将喜悦之情表露在脸上。常用于书面语。
Used to describe someone's uncontrollable joy showing on their face. Often used in written language.
Examples
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听到这个好消息，他喜形于色，脸上露出了灿烂的笑容。
ting dao zhe ge hao xiaoxi, ta xǐ xíng yú sè, liǎn shang luò chū le càn làn de xiào róng.
Hearing the good news, his joy was evident in his facial expression.
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考试取得好成绩，他喜形于色，迫不及待地告诉了家人。
kǎoshì qǔdé hǎo chéngjī, tā xǐ xíng yú sè, pò bù jí dài dì gàosù le jiārén.
Upon receiving good news about his excellent exam results, he couldn't hide his delight and shared it with his family immediately.