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嬉笑

xīxiào
verb HSK 7-9 #35,342

Meanings

  1. 1 to laugh and play
  2. 2 to giggle
  3. 3 laughing playfully

Examples

HSK 2
不要在课堂上嬉笑。
Bùyào zài kètáng shàng xīxiào.
Don't giggle in class.
HSK 3
她总是嬉笑着面对困难。
Tā zǒngshì xīxiào zhe miànduì kùnnán.
She always faces difficulties with a smile.
HSK 7-9
孩子们在院子里嬉笑玩耍。
Háizi men zài yuànzi lǐ xīxiào wánshuǎ.
The children were laughing and playing in the yard.

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