拍手称快 Clap with satisfaction
Explanation
形容非常痛快。多指坏人受到惩罚，或者事情的结局令人满意。
To describe a feeling of great satisfaction, often when a villain is punished or a situation has a pleasing outcome.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有个县令十分清廉正直，深受百姓爱戴。一日，县衙门抓获了一伙强盗，这伙强盗为非作歹，无恶不作，民愤极大。县令经过审理，将强盗们绳之以法，全部判处死刑。消息传出，百姓们无不拍手称快，纷纷称赞县令为青天大老爷。一时间，县衙门前锣鼓喧天，鞭炮齐鸣，好不热闹。这便是“拍手称快”的由来。
During the Tang Dynasty, there was a county magistrate known for his integrity and justice. One day, his office apprehended a notorious band of robbers who terrorized the local populace. After a thorough trial, the magistrate sentenced the criminals to death. News of the decisive action spread quickly, and the people rejoiced, praising the magistrate for upholding justice and bringing the criminals to account. The event became a popular tale, symbolizing the feeling of satisfaction and relief that comes when justice is served.
Usage
用于表达对正义的赞赏或对事情结果的满意。
Used to express admiration for justice or satisfaction with the outcome of a matter.
Examples
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看到坏人受到惩罚，人们拍手称快。
kan dao huai ren shou dao cheng fa, ren men pai shou cheng kuai.
People clapped their hands in delight at seeing the villain punished.
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正义得到伸张，令人拍手称快！
zheng yi de dao shen zhang, ling ren pai shou cheng kuai
Justice prevailed, much to everyone's satisfaction!