Meaning and Usage
"皆大欢喜" is a four-character idiom meaning "everyone is happy" or "a win-win situation." It describes scenarios where all parties involved are satisfied and pleased with the outcome.
Contexts
This phrase is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as negotiations, events, or social gatherings where harmony and mutual satisfaction are achieved.
Common Collocations
- 皆大欢喜的结果 (a result that makes everyone happy)
- 皆大欢喜的协议 (an agreement that pleases all parties)
- 皆大欢喜的结局 (a happy ending for everyone)
Nuance
Using 皆大欢喜 implies a positive, harmonious resolution without losers. It often highlights the ideal outcome in conflicts or discussions.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse 皆大欢喜 with phrases that mean "everyone is happy" in a casual sense; this idiom carries a sense of formal or ideal resolution rather than just general happiness.