siu3 haa1 haa1笑哈哈
Jyutpingsiu3 haa1 haa1
Yalesiu hā hā
Definition
A smiley face or emoticon, typically represented as ':)'
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the visual representation of a smile rather than the act of laughing. While it can describe the classic colon and parenthesis emoticon, it is frequently used to refer to any emoji depicting a smiling face in modern digital communication. It carries a lighthearted and informal tone that can sometimes undermine the seriousness of a message if used excessively in professional contexts.
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go3個goExamples
You added a smiley to your message, it looks much friendlier.
Why is the content you sent me all smileys?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the act of laughing out loud, as that would be 笑 or 大笑. It is strictly a noun for the symbol or face itself, not a verb for the action of laughing.
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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.
