张灯结彩 Hang lanterns and decorate with colorful streamers
Explanation
张灯结彩，指的是挂上灯笼，系上彩绸，形容节日或喜庆场合的景象，通常指喜庆热闹的场面。
Zhang deng jie cai refers to hanging lanterns and colorful silk ribbons. It describes the scene of a festival or festive occasion, usually a scene full of joy and liveliness.
Origin Story
一年一度的元宵节到了，家家户户都开始张灯结彩。老街上的店铺，早早地挂起了红灯笼，门口摆上了鲜花和盆栽。孩子们提着彩灯，在街上欢快地跑来跑去。大人们则忙着准备丰盛的晚餐，以及各种美味的汤圆。夜幕降临，家家户户的灯火通明，映照着人们的笑脸。大街小巷，人声鼎沸，热闹非凡。鞭炮声此起彼伏，更增添了节日的喜庆气氛。人们一边赏花灯，猜灯谜，一边吃着汤圆，享受着节日的快乐。这热闹的景象，一直持续到深夜，直到人们依依不舍地回家休息。
The annual Lantern Festival has arrived, and every household begins to decorate with lights and colorful streamers. The shops on the old street hung up red lanterns early, and placed flowers and potted plants at the entrance. Children carry colorful lanterns and run happily in the streets. Adults are busy preparing a sumptuous dinner and various delicious glutinous rice balls. As night falls, every household is brightly lit, reflecting the smiles of the people. In the streets and alleys, the sounds of people talking, laughing and celebrating fill the air. The sounds of firecrackers add to the festive atmosphere. People enjoy the festival by admiring lanterns, guessing riddles, and eating glutinous rice balls. This lively scene continues until late at night, until people reluctantly go home to rest.
Usage
张灯结彩常用于描写节日或喜庆场合的热闹景象，作谓语或状语使用。
Zhang deng jie cai is often used to describe the lively scene at festivals or festive occasions, used as a predicate or adverbial.
Examples
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元宵节晚上，家家户户张灯结彩，喜气洋洋。
yuan xiao jie wan shang jia jia hu hu zhang deng jie cai xi qi yang yang
On the evening of the Lantern Festival, every household decorates their homes with lights and colorful streamers, a joyful atmosphere.
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春节期间，大街小巷张灯结彩，热闹非凡。
chun jie qi jian da jie xiao xiang zhang deng jie cai re nao fei fan
During the Spring Festival, the streets and alleys are brightly decorated and bustling with activity.