其乐融融

其樂融融
qílèróngróng
idiom #37,556

Meanings

  1. 1 (of relations) joyous and harmonious
  2. 2 warm and happy together
  3. 3 (esp. of family gatherings) full of joy

Examples

Yī jiā rén wéi zài yīqǐ chīfàn, qí lè róng róng.
The whole family gathered around the table, warm and joyous together.
Jiérì lǐ dàjiā qí lè róng róng.
Everyone is in high spirits and harmony during the festival.

Tips

history
The phrase echoes the 《左传·公元》 line ('how joyous indeed!'), describing the reunion of Duke Zhuang of Zheng and his mother after years of estrangement. The reduplication reinforces a warm, glowing happiness.
usage
Almost always describes group settings: families, reunions, classrooms, holiday gatherings. Use it to set scene rather than describe one person.

Stroke Order

róng