fun1 siu3歡笑欢笑
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Definition
To laugh happily or smile cheerfully.
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How it's used
Unlike the everyday verb 笑 which simply means to laugh or smile, 歡笑 carries a stronger sense of joy and lightheartedness. It is more commonly found in written descriptions or formal speech rather than casual conversation, where people would prefer to use phrases like 笑得好開心.
Examples
Seeing their whole family laughing happily makes me happy too.
Why are you sitting there laughing to yourself?
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Common mistake
Learners often use 歡笑 as a direct synonym for 笑 in daily speech, but it sounds overly poetic or literary in casual settings. Use 笑 or 笑口常開 for natural, everyday contexts.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
