掌声

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The Chinese word 掌声 (zhǎngshēng) for applause is composed of two characters: 掌 (zhǎng) and 声 (shēng). The character 掌 originally meant "to hold in the palm of the hand" and was later extended to mean "to control" or "to manage". In the context of applause, 掌 refers to the act of clapping one's hands. The character 声 means "sound" or "noise". When combined, 掌声 literally means "the sound of clapping hands" and is used to refer to applause.The word 掌声 has been used in Chinese for centuries and can be found in many literary works. For example, in the classic novel "Dream of the Red Chamber", the author Cao Xueqin uses the word 掌声 to describe the reaction of the audience to a performance: "The audience burst into applause (掌声雷动)."Today, 掌声 is still commonly used in Chinese to refer to applause. It is a versatile word that can be used in both formal and informal settings. For example, you might hear 掌声 at a concert, a sporting event, or even a business meeting.