siu3 seng1笑聲笑声
Jyutpingsiu3 seng1
Yalesiu sēng
Definition
Laughter; the sound of laughing.
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How it's used
Focus on the auditory quality of the sound rather than the act of laughing itself. It is frequently paired with verbs like 傳嚟 or 爆發 to describe the sudden emergence or atmosphere created by laughter. Unlike the verb 笑, this noun form is used to describe the environment or the reaction of a group.
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zan6陣janhExamples
Waves of laughter are coming from the house.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the act of laughing, which is simply 笑. Using 笑聲 to describe someone's personality or habit of laughing is unnatural, as it specifically refers to the acoustic phenomenon.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
