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“hee-hee” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxī xī

Example

她发了个表情,嘻嘻。tā fā le gè biǎo qíng xī xī

She sent an emoji that read, "Hee-hee."

Illustration for 嘻嘻 (hee-hee)

How to say “hee-hee” in Chinese

“Hee-hee” in Chinese is 嘻嘻 (xī xī).

A small written laugh that makes nearby words feel playful and close rather than fully serious.

Full entry for 嘻嘻: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 嘻嘻

他有点害羞,笑着说:'嘻嘻'。tā yóu diǎn hài xiū xiào zhe shuō xī xī

He was a little shy and said, "Hee-hee," with a smile.

Tips for using 嘻嘻

  • In Chinese messages, this interjection can soften a request or teasing remark, but it can sound too casual in a formal work message.

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