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“laugh happily” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxī xiào

Example

孩子收到礼物,高兴地嬉笑起来。hái zi shōu dào lǐ wù gāo xìng dì xī xiào qǐ lái

The child began laughing happily after receiving the gift.

Illustration for 嬉笑 (laugh happily)

How to say “laugh happily” in Chinese

“Laugh happily” in Chinese is 嬉笑 (xī xiào).

A gentle outward sign of pleasure, ranging from a soft smile to a light laugh.

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

Example sentences with 嬉笑

他见到老朋友,嬉笑着和大家打招呼。tā jiàn dào lǎo péng yǒu xī xiào zhe hé dà jiā dǎ zhāo hū

When he saw his old friend, he greeted everyone, laughing happily.

Tips for using 嬉笑

  • The word is most natural when describing an observed reaction in a scene or story, rather than when naming a routine social greeting.

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