喜出望外 in English xi3 chu1 wang4 wai4 Meaning

Meanings

• to be pleased beyond one's expectations (idiomatic expression)
• overjoyed at the turn of events

Pinyin

xi3 chu1 wang4 wai4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

喜xi3to be fond of 出chu1to go out 望wang4full moon 外wai4outside