嬉笑

xīxiào

verb HSK 7 #35,342

Meanings

1 to laugh and play
2 to giggle
3 laughing playfully

Characters

to play; to have fun

to laugh; to smile

Playing and laughing.

Examples

孩子们在院子里嬉笑玩耍。

Háizimen zài yuànzi lǐ xīxiào wánshuǎ.

The children were laughing and playing in the yard.

不要在课堂上嬉笑。

Bùyào zài kètáng shàng xīxiào.

Don't giggle in class.

她总是嬉笑着面对困难。

Tā zǒngshì xīxiào zhe miànduì kùnnán.

She always faces difficulties with a smile.

Tips

usage

嬉笑怒骂 (xīxiào nùmà) is a common four-character expression meaning 'laughing, scolding, and everything in between' - used to describe a lively writing style.

Stroke Order

嬉 xī

笑 xiào