说笑

說笑

shuōxiào

verb #6,382

Meanings

1 to chat and laugh
2 to joke around
3 to kid

Characters

to speak; to say

to laugh; to smile

Examples

HSK 1

别说笑了，我是认真的。

Bié shuōxiào le, wǒ shì rènzhēn de.

Stop joking around, I'm serious.

HSK 2

大家一边吃饭一边说笑。

Dàjiā yībiān chīfàn yībiān shuōxiào.

Everyone chatted and laughed while eating.

Tips

usage

说笑 implies lighthearted chatting with laughter. 说说笑笑 (shuōshuō xiàoxiào) is the reduplicated form, emphasizing a relaxed, ongoing atmosphere.

Stroke Order

说 shuō

笑 xiào