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

大家一边吃饭一边说笑。

Dàjiā yībiān chīfàn yībiān shuōxiào.

Everyone chatted and laughed while eating.

别说笑了，我是认真的。

Bié shuōxiào le, wǒ shì rènzhēn de.

Stop joking around, I'm serious.

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