siu3 siu3 hau2笑笑口
Jyutpingsiu3 siu3 hau2
Yalesiu siu háu
Definition
Smilingly, or with a smile on one's face; friendly and pleasant.
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How it's used
Describes a friendly, approachable demeanor rather than just the physical act of smiling. It often implies a gentle or mild personality, making it a common way to describe someone who is easygoing or polite. Unlike simply saying someone is happy, this specifically highlights the visual expression of a smile as a social tool.
Examples
He is always smiling and very easy to get along with.
Remember to greet the customers with a smile when you see them.
Related words
Common phrases
to say something with a smile
to face something with a smile
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with laughing out loud, as it strictly refers to a soft, gentle smile. It is not used to describe someone who is laughing hysterically or making jokes.
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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.
