笑声

• Pinyin: xiào shēng
• Hanzi breakdown: 笑 = 竹 (bamboo) + 夭 (young), depicting laughter; 声 = represents sound reaching the ear

Meaning

Laughter; the sound of laughing. Audible sounds produced when people laugh.

Refers to the actual sound of laughter, which can be described as loud, hearty, childlike, etc. Common collocations: 欢快的笑声 (cheerful laughter), 笑声不断 (continuous laughter). Often used to describe atmosphere or emotional moments.

Examples

1. 孩子们的笑声从院子里传来，充满了欢乐的气氛。 Children's laughter came from the courtyard, filled with a joyful atmosphere.
2. 这部喜剧电影让观众笑声不断。 This comedy film had the audience laughing continuously.
3. 她那爽朗的笑声在人群中特别突出。 Her hearty laughter stood out especially in the crowd.

Usage Guide

Context: descriptive, storytelling, atmosphere

Tone: joyful

Do Say

• 到处都是笑声。(Laughter is everywhere.)
• 他的笑声很有感染力。(His laughter is infectious.)

Don't Say

• 我笑了一个笑声 — 不自然，应该说'我笑了'或'我发出一阵笑声'

Origin & History

Compound of 笑 (to laugh, smile) + 声 (sound, voice). Combines laughter with its audible manifestation.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal