hei1 hei1 haa1 haa1嘻嘻哈哈
Jyutpinghei1 hei1 haa1 haa1
Yalehēi hēi hā hā
Definition
To laugh and joke; to laugh merrily with a relaxed and joyful attitude.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
This reduplicated phrase captures the sound of carefree, lighthearted laughter. It often implies a lack of seriousness or a refusal to take things to heart, which can be seen as either a positive, optimistic attitude or a sign of being unprofessional depending on the context.
Examples
They are always laughing and joking, as if they have no worries.
Why are you laughing and joking around? Be serious.
Related words
Common phrases
to live life in a carefree way
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a formal or polite chuckle, as it specifically suggests a boisterous or unrestrained manner of laughing that might be inappropriate in serious settings.
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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.
