(idiom) to bang on the table and jump to one's feet in a fit of extreme anger or indignation

to slap the table and shout with praise; used to describe a person showing great admiration or excitement for something excellent, such as a piece of literature or a performance

(idiom) to slap the table in amazement; wonderful; amazing

The second of two books of vernacular stories by Ming dynasty novelist [[凌蒙初|凌濛初|ling2 meng2 chu1]]; it depicts themes of social morality and daily life and is part of the collective group known as the [[二拍|二拍|er4 pai1]] and [[三言二拍|三言二拍|san1 yan2 er4 pai1]]

to strike the table in a fit of rage and scold or curse loudly; to express extreme indignation

"Slapping the Table in Amazement (Part I)", a famous collection of vernacular short stories by the Ming dynasty novelist [[凌蒙初|凌濛初|ling2 meng2 chu1]]; along with the sequel [[二刻拍案惊奇|二刻拍案驚奇|er4 ke4 pai1 an4 jing1 qi2]], it is known as "Two Slappings" and is part of the "Three Words and Two Slappings" canon.