Lingaku- to nod one's head and wag one's tail (idiom)
- to be well pleased with oneself
- to have a lighthearted air
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- to nod one's head and wag one's tail (idiom)
- to be well pleased with oneself
- to have a lighthearted air
This expression describes someone who is excited or happy, often used in a playful context to indicate cheerfulness or delight.
The puppy is so happy that it is wagging its tail.
She couldn't help but nod her head and wag her tail upon hearing the good news.
This meaning conveys a sense of self-satisfaction or pride, often in a light-hearted or playful way.
He is well pleased with himself for his achievements.
She is very pleased with the result, showing great confidence.
This usage refers to a carefree or joyful attitude, indicating someone who is enjoying the moment without concerns.
At the party, everyone appeared lighthearted and joyful.
He always has a lighthearted air, which infects those around him.
Generated collocations (experimental)
yáo tóu bǎi wěi摇头摆尾to nod one's head and wag one's tailmǎn xīn满心yáo tóu bǎi wěi摇头摆尾to be filled with delightyáo tóu bǎi wěi摇头摆尾de的xiǎo gǒu小狗a happy little dog wagging its tailxīn qíng心情yáo tóu bǎi wěi摇头摆尾to be in a lighthearted moodyáo tóu bǎi wěi摇头摆尾de的zī tài姿态a self-satisfied demeanoryáo tóu bǎi wěi摇头摆尾de的lè qù乐趣the joy of being carefreezài在dà jiā大家miàn qián面前yáo tóu bǎi wěi摇头摆尾to show off in front of othersyáo tóu bǎi wěi摇头摆尾de的xīn qíng心情to feel pleased with oneselfhái zi men孩子们yáo tóu bǎi wěi摇头摆尾children happily wagging their tailsyáo tóu bǎi wěi摇头摆尾de地chàng gē唱歌to sing with a lighthearted spirit