合不拢嘴

hé bù lǒng zuǐ

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Definitions

1. unable to conceal one's happiness, amazement, shock etc
2. grinning from ear to ear
3. mouth agape
4. gobsmacked

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Child Words of 合不拢嘴

• 合 合 hé: to close
• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 合 合 gě: 100 ml
• 嘴 嘴 zuǐ: mouth
• 拢 拢 lǒng: to gather together; to collect