1 happy on the one hand, but worried on the other (idiom)
一反常态
yī fǎn cháng tài
1 complete change from the normal state (idiom); quite uncharacteristic
2 entirely outside the norm
3 out of character
三纲五常
sān gāng wǔ cháng
1 three principles and five virtues (idiom)
2 the three rules (ruler guides subject, father guides son and husband guides wife) and five constant virtues of Confucianism (benevolence 仁, righteousness 義|义, propriety 禮|礼, wisdom 智 and fidelity 信)
人之常情
rén zhī cháng qíng
1 human nature (idiom)
2 a behavior that is only natural
兵家常事
bīng jiā cháng shì
1 commonplace in military operations (idiom)
千里马常有,而伯乐不常有
qiān lǐ mǎ cháng yǒu , ér Bó Lè bù cháng yǒu
1 lit. there are many swift horses, but very few who can spot them (idiom)
2 fig. many have talent, but few can recognize talent when they see it
喜不自胜
xǐ bù zì shèng
1 unable to contain one's joy (idiom)
喜不自禁
xǐ bù zì jīn
1 unable to contain one's joy (idiom)
喜出望外
xǐ chū wàng wài
1 to be pleased beyond one's expectations (idiom)
2 overjoyed at the turn of events
喜形于色
xǐ xíng yú sè
1 face light up with delight (idiom); to beam with joy
喜从天降
xǐ cóng tiān jiàng
1 joy from heaven (idiom); overjoyed at unexpected good news
2 unlooked-for happy event
喜新厌旧
xǐ xīn yàn jiù
1 lit. to like the new, and hate the old (idiom); fig. enamored with new people (e.g. new girlfriend), bored with the old
喜极而泣
xǐ jí ér qì
1 crying tears of joy (idiom)
喜气洋洋
xǐ qì yáng yáng
1 full of joy (idiom); jubilation
喜笑颜开
xǐ xiào yán kāi
1 grinning from ear to ear (idiom)
2 beaming with happiness
喜结连理
xǐ jié lián lǐ
1 to tie the knot (idiom)
2 to get married
喜闻乐见
xǐ wén lè jiàn
1 to love to hear and see (idiom)
2 well received
3 to one's liking
乔迁之喜
qiáo qiān zhī xǐ
1 congratulations on house-moving or promotion (idiom); Best wishes for your new home!