笑 (xiào): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 笑 means “to laugh” or “smile”. It is a common verb used to describe the act of laughing or smiling in everyday conversation. 笑 can also be used as a noun to refer to a laugh or a smile. Additionally, 笑 can be used in idiomatic expressions such as 笑容, which means “smiling face”, or 笑话, which means “joke”. Overall, 笑 is a versatile and commonly used word in Chinese that is essential for effective communication.

Translation

Verb: to smile, to laugh

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
他的笑容非常迷人tā de xiào róng fēi cháng mí rénHis smile is very charming
她笑得非常开心tā xiào dé fēi cháng kāi xīnShe is smiling very happily
我听了她的笑话,笑得前仰后合wǒ tīng le tā de xiào huà, xiào dé qián yǎng hòu héI laughed so hard at her joke that I was doubled over
他的笑声非常大,吓到了我tā de xiào shēng fēi cháng dà, xià dào le wǒHis laughter was so loud that it scared me
她的笑容让我感到温暖tā de xiào róng ràng wǒ gǎn dào wēn nuǎnHer smile made me feel warm inside
他的笑容中透露出一丝幽默tā de xiào róng zhōng tòu lù chū yī sī yōu mòThere was a hint of humor in his smile
她的笑容让我感到放心tā de xiào róng ràng wǒ gǎn dào fàng xīnHer smile made me feel at ease
我听了他的笑话,笑得快要喘不过气来了wǒ tīng le tā de xiào huà, xiào dé kuài yào chuǎn bù guò qì lái leI laughed so hard at his joke that I was almost out of breath

HSK

笑 is part of HSK Level 2 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 笑 with Pinyin and English Translation