haa1哈
Jyutpinghaa1
Yalehā
Definition
The sound of laughter; haha.
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How it's used
Representing a sharp, sudden laugh or a sound of realization, this is often doubled as 哈哈 to sound more natural. It is frequently used to express a sense of triumph or to mock someone when something goes wrong for them. Unlike formal laughter, it carries a casual, spontaneous tone that fits perfectly in text messages or informal conversation.
Examples
Ha, so you were here all along!
He is laughing out loud, looking very happy.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to express genuine, deep amusement, as it can sound sarcastic or dismissive depending on the context. If you want to convey a hearty, warm laugh, 哈哈 is much safer than a single 哈.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
