Definition
嘻嘻哈哈 is a reduplicated onomatopoeic expression that vividly depicts the sound of cheerful, unrestrained laughter and chit-chat. It describes a lively, carefree atmosphere where people are laughing and joking together. As an onomatopoeia, it often functions adverbially (before 地 de) or as a predicate descriptive phrase, adding a playful tone to the scene.
r.f./on.
laughing and jokingmirthful sounds of laughter and banter
Examples
- 嘻嘻哈哈。Tāmen xī xī hā de liáo le yí xiàwǔ.They chatted and joked all afternoon.
- 嘻嘻哈哈。Jiàoshì lǐ yí piàn xī xī hā de shēngyīn.The classroom was full of sounds of laughter and joking.
- 嘻嘻哈哈。Péngyoumen xī xī hā de wán le yí gè wǎnshang.Friends played and laughed all evening.
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