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欢声笑语 (huān shēng xiào yǔ) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

欢声笑语 (huān shēng xiào yǔ) is a Chinese word: cheerful sounds and laughter. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 欢声笑语

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

cheerful sounds and laughter

房间里充满了欢声笑语。

fáng jiān lǐ chōng mǎn le huān shēng xiào yǔ

The room was filled with cheerful sounds and laughter.

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Word breakdown

欢 huān — joyful, happy

Words with this character (10)
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声 shēng — sound, voice

Words with this character (21)
  • 1 声音 shēng yīn — sound HSK 3
    • 声 audible phenomenon, vocal sound
    • 音 tone, sonic quality
    Example

    我听到了奇怪的声音。

    wǒ tīng dào le qí guài de shēng yīn

    I heard a strange sound.

  • 2 歌声 gē shēng — singing voice HSK 4
    • 歌 song, singing
    • 声 sound, voice
    Example

    我听到了远处传来的歌声。

    wǒ tīng dào le yuǎn chù chuán lái de gē shēng

    I heard singing voices coming from the distance.

  • 3 响声 xiǎng shēng — sound HSK 5
    • 响 loud, resounding (emphasizes the audibility of the sound)
    • 声 sound, voice (the core meaning of auditory phenomenon)
    Example

    我听到外面有响声。

    wǒ tīng dào wài miàn yǒu xiǎng shēng

    I heard a sound outside.

  • 4 掌声 zhǎng shēng — applause HSK 5
    • 掌 palm (the part of the hand that claps)
    • 声 sound (the noise produced by clapping)
    Example

    台下响起了雷鸣般的掌声。

    tái xià xiǎng qǐ le léi míng bān de zhǎng shēng

    Thunderous applause rang out from the audience.

  • 5 噪声 zào shēng — noise HSK 6
    • 噪 clamor, disturbance (the disruptive quality)
    • 声 sound (the acoustic nature)
    Example

    夜间的噪声影响了居民的睡眠。

    yè jiān de zào shēng yǐng xiǎng le jū mín de shuì mián

    Nighttime noise affected the residents' sleep.

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  • 6 声调 shēng diào — tone HSK 6
    • 声 sound, voice
    • 调 pitch, modulation
    Example

    汉语有四个声调。

    Hàn yǔ yǒu sì gè shēng diào

    Chinese has four tones.

  • 7 相声 xiàng sheng — crosstalk (comic dialogue) HSK 6
    • 相 mutual, reciprocal
    • 声 sound, voice
    Example

    相声是中国的传统艺术。

    xiàng sheng shì zhōng guó de chuán tǒng yì shù

    Crosstalk is a traditional Chinese art.

  • 8 一声不吭 yì shēng bù kēng — without uttering a sound HSK 7
    • 一 one, a single
    • 声 sound, voice
    • 不 not
    • 吭 to utter, to make a sound
    Example

    面对批评，他保持一声不吭的态度。

    miàn duì pī píng tā bǎo chí yì shēng bù kēng de tài du

    Facing criticism, he maintained a silent attitude.

  • 9 名声 míng shēng — reputation HSK 7
    • 名 name, fame; the aspect of being known or recognized
    • 声 voice, sound; what is said or heard about someone
    Example

    他在学术界有很好的名声。

    tā zài xué shù jiè yǒu hěn hǎo de míng shēng

    He has a very good reputation in academic circles.

  • 10 呼声 hū shēng — voice; call; outcry HSK 7
    • 呼 to call out; to voice
    • 声 sound; voice
    Example

    改革的呼声日益强烈。

    gǎi gé de hū shēng rì yì qiáng liè

    The call for reform is becoming increasingly strong.

  • 11 声势 shēng shì — momentum HSK 7
    • 声 sound, voice, reputation - the outward expression or display
    • 势 power, force, momentum - the underlying strength and influence
    Example

    这次活动声势浩大，吸引了很多人参加。

    zhè cì huó dòng shēng shì hào dà xī yǐn le hěn duō rén cān jiā

    This event had great momentum and attracted many participants.

  • 12 声明 shēng míng — to declare HSK 7
    • 声 voice, sound; the vocal/communicative aspect
    • 明 clear, explicit; the clarity aspect
    Example

    公司声明将调查此事。

    gōng sī shēng míng jiāng diào chá cǐ shì

    The company declares it will investigate this matter.

  • 13 声望 shēng wàng — reputation HSK 7
    • 声 voice, sound, what is said about someone
    • 望 esteem, respect, being looked up to
    Example

    他在学术界享有很高的声望。

    tā zài xué shù jiè xiǎng yǒu hěn gāo de shēng wàng

    He enjoys a high reputation in academic circles.

  • 14 声称 shēng chēng — to claim HSK 7
    • 声 voice, to voice out
    • 称 to state, to declare
    Example

    他声称自己是无辜的。

    tā shēng chēng zì jǐ shì wú gū de

    He claims that he is innocent.

  • 15 声誉 shēng yù — reputation HSK 7
    • 声 sound, voice (what is said about someone)
    • 誉 praise, honor, glory
    Example

    他非常注重保护自己的声誉。

    tā fēi cháng zhù zhòng bǎo hù zì jǐ de shēng yù

    He pays great attention to protecting his reputation.

  • 16 尾声 wěi shēng — epilogue HSK 7
    • 尾 tail, end, final part
    • 声 sound, voice, phase
    Example

    战争已经进入尾声。

    zhàn zhēng yǐ jīng jìn rù wěi shēng

    The war has entered its final phase.

  • 17 异口同声 yì kǒu tóng shēng — in unison HSK 7
    • 异 different (different mouths/speakers)
    • 口 mouth (representing the speakers)
    • 同 same (same voice/opinion)
    • 声 voice/sound (what is spoken)
    Example

    学生们异口同声地回答了老师的问题。

    xué shēng men yì kǒu tóng shēng de huí dá le lǎo shī de wèn tí

    The students answered the teacher's question in unison.

  • 18 心声 xīn shēng — inner voice HSK 7
    • 心 heart, inner feelings
    • 声 voice, expression
    Example

    这首歌表达了人民的心声。

    zhè shǒu gē biǎo dá le rén mín de xīn shēng

    This song expresses the inner voice of the people.

  • 19 有声有色 yǒu shēng yǒu sè — vivid and dramatic HSK 7
    • 有 to have (first part of parallel structure)
    • 声 sound, voice (auditory element)
    • 有 to have (second part of parallel structure)
    • 色 color (visual element)
    Example

    他讲故事总是有声有色，大家都爱听。

    tā jiǎng gù shi zǒng shì yǒu shēng yǒu sè dà jiā dōu ài tīng

    He always tells stories vividly and dramatically, everyone loves to listen.

  • 20 绘声绘色 huì shēng huì sè — vividly and dramatically HSK 7
    • 绘 to depict, to paint
    • 声 sound, voice
    • 绘 to depict, to paint
    • 色 color, visual appearance
    Example

    他绘声绘色地讲述了那次冒险经历。

    tā huì shēng huì sè de jiǎng shù le nà cì mào xiǎn jīng lì

    He vividly and dramatically recounted that adventure.

  • 21 鸦雀无声 yā què wú shēng — dead silent; pin-drop silence HSK 7
    • 鸦 crow (represents noisy birds)
    • 雀 sparrow (represents common birds)
    • 无 without; no (negation)
    • 声 sound; voice (what is absent)
    Example

    老师走进教室，教室里顿时鸦雀无声。

    lǎo shī zǒu jìn jiào shì jiào shì lǐ dùn shí yā què wú shēng

    When the teacher walked into the classroom, it immediately became dead silent.

笑 xiào — laugh, laughter

Words with this character (16)
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语 yǔ — speech, words, talk

Words with this character (17)
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  • 6 语法 yǔ fǎ — grammar HSK 4
    • 语 language, speech
    • 法 rules, method
    Example

    这本书讲解了中文语法。

    zhè běn shū jiǎng jiě le zhōng wén yǔ fǎ

    This book explains Chinese grammar.

  • 7 语文 yǔ wén — Chinese (subject) HSK 5
    • 语 language, speech
    • 文 writing, literature
    Example

    她的语文成绩很好。

    tā de yǔ wén chéng jì hěn hǎo

    Her Chinese grades are very good.

  • 8 语气 yǔ qì — tone HSK 5
    • 语 speech, language
    • 气 manner, quality
    Example

    请注意你的语气！

    qǐng zhù yì nǐ de yǔ qì

    Please watch your tone!

  • 9 语音 yǔ yīn — voice, speech HSK 5
    • 语 speech, language
    • 音 sound, tone
    Example

    这个软件可以识别语音。

    zhè ge ruǎn jiàn kě yǐ shí bié yǔ yīn

    This software can recognize voice.

  • 10 成语 chéng yǔ — idiom HSK 6
    • 成 established, fixed, formed
    • 语 phrase, expression, saying
    Example

    学习成语可以帮助你更好地理解中国文化。

    xué xí chéng yǔ kě yǐ bāng zhù nǐ gèng hǎo de lǐ jiě Zhōng guó wén huà

    Learning idioms can help you better understand Chinese culture.

  • 11 母语 mǔ yǔ — mother tongue HSK 6
    • 母 mother, native, primary
    • 语 language
    Example

    中文是我的母语。

    zhōng wén shì wǒ de mǔ yǔ

    Chinese is my mother tongue.

  • 12 自言自语 zì yán zì yǔ — talk to oneself HSK 6
    • 自 self, oneself (reflexive)
    • 言 speak, words, verbal expression
    • 自 self, oneself (repeated for emphasis)
    • 语 language, speech, spoken words
    Example

    他经常自言自语，让人觉得很奇怪。

    tā jīng cháng zì yán zì yǔ ràng rén jué de hěn qí guài

    He often talks to himself, which makes people feel it's strange.

  • 13 言语 yán yǔ — speech HSK 6
    • 言 speech, words
    • 语 language, speech
    Example

    他的言语很温柔。

    tā de yán yǔ hěn wēn róu

    His speech is very gentle.

  • 14 俗语 sú yǔ — common saying HSK 7
    • 俗 common, popular, folk
    • 语 saying, speech, language
    Example

    俗语说，熟能生巧。

    sú yǔ shuō shú néng shēng qiǎo

    A common saying goes, practice makes perfect.

  • 15 标语 biāo yǔ — slogan HSK 7
    • 标 mark, sign, indicator
    • 语 words, language, speech
    Example

    墙上贴着环保标语。

    qiáng shàng tiē zhe huán bǎo biāo yǔ

    There's an environmental slogan posted on the wall.

  • 16 话语 huà yǔ — words, utterance, discourse HSK 7
    • 话 speech, talk; refers to spoken words
    • 语 language, words; formalizes and reinforces the concept of verbal expression
    Example

    这些话语让我很感动。

    zhè xiē huà yǔ ràng wǒ hěn gǎn dòng

    These words moved me deeply.

  • 17 谜语 mí yǔ — riddle HSK 7
    • 谜 puzzle, mystery; the enigmatic or puzzling aspect
    • 语 language, words; indicates verbal or linguistic expression
    Example

    老师给学生出了一个谜语。

    lǎo shī gěi xué sheng chū le yí ge mí yǔ

    The teacher gave the students a riddle.

Structure & writing
1 欢 huān — joyful, happy

欢 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 又 yòu — again; indicating repetition or successive occurrence of an action
又 is a component in 38 characters
HSK 1
对 duì to answer; to reply 服 fú clothing; garment 欢 huān joyful, happy 汉 hàn Han River (汉江), originating in southern Shaanxi, flowing into the Yangtze at Wuhan, Hubei 鸡 jī chicken (domestic fowl with short beak, red comb, and short wings)
HSK 3
双 shuāng two (often symmetrical, opposite of 单) 叔 shū father's younger brother; also a form of address for a man of the same generation as one's father but younger and unrelated (can be reduplicated) 受 shòu to receive; to accept 变 biàn to change; to differ from before 戏 xì to play; to frolic
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报 bào newspaper; also refers to certain periodicals 轻 qīng light in weight; low in density (opposite of '重') 难 nán difficult; not easy (opposite of 易)
HSK 4
仅 jǐn only; merely 反 fǎn to flip over; to turn upside down 取 qǔ to take into one's hand 度 dù instrument or unit for measuring length 支 zhī to prop up; to support
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观 guān to observe carefully 餐 cān to eat (a meal)
HSK 5
劝 quàn to persuade; to convince someone by presenting facts and reasoning 叉 chā fork (a utensil with two or more tines at one end and a handle at the other) 权 quán ancient counterweight of a steelyard 艰 jiān difficult; not easy
HSK 6
叙 xù to narrate, to chat 径 jìng narrow path; footpath 竖 shù upright, vertical, perpendicular to the ground (opposite of '横')
HSK 7
侵 qīn to invade, to encroach on others' rights 凤 fèng phoenix, the legendary king of birds (the male is called 凤, the female 凰) 叹 tàn to sigh out of worry or sorrow 圣 shèng supremely exalted and wise 奴 nú slave (person oppressed, exploited, and controlled in old society)
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寝 qǐn to sleep 浸 jìn to soak in liquid; to steep 璨 càn (lit.) fine jade 盈 yíng to be full; to fill up 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 驭 yù to drive (a carriage or horse)
1.2 欠 qiàn — to yawn (open the mouth when tired)
欠 is a component in 18 characters
HSK 1
欢 huān joyful, happy 歌 gē song; lyrics that can be sung
HSK 2
次 cì order; rank
HSK 3
饮 yǐn to drink; especially to drink alcohol
HSK 4
吹 chuī to blow (air from the mouth) 歉 qiàn poor harvest (opposite of 丰)
HSK 5
欣 xīn joyful, delighted 欧 Ōu 款 kuǎn sincere; hospitable 软 ruǎn soft, not firm (opposite of 硬)
HSK 6
欲 yù desire; craving for something or wish to achieve a goal 欺 qī to deceive, to cheat 歇 xiē to rest 砍 kǎn to chop or hack with a knife, axe, etc.
HSK 7
坎 kǎn one of the Eight Trigrams, symbol '☵', representing water 嵌 qiàn to inlay; to embed a smaller piece into a recess of a larger object (often decorative) 炊 chuī to cook (a meal), to make a fire for cooking 钦 qīn to admire; to respect

Stroke order

2 声 shēng — sound; acoustic wave produced by vibrating objects that can trigger hearing
声 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
馨 xīn (class.) fragrance; sweet scent that carries far

声 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

3 笑 xiào — to smile or laugh with joy

笑 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

3.1 ⺮ zhú — bamboo radical
⺮ is a component in 31 characters
HSK 1
第 dì prefix placed before integers to indicate ordinal number (e.g. 第一, 第十)
HSK 2
笑 xiào to smile or laugh with joy 笔 bǐ writing or drawing instrument; pen, brush 等 děng equal in quantity, status, or degree 篮 lán basket (made of rattan, bamboo, or wicker, with a handle)
HSK 3
答 dá to answer, to reply 筷 kuài chopsticks (~子: thin sticks of bamboo, wood, metal, etc. used to pick up food) 简 jiǎn simple, simplified (opposite of 繁) 算 suàn to calculate; to count 箱 xiāng box; chest; trunk (a rectangular container with a lid for storing or transporting goods or clothing)
HSK 4
符 fú tally or token used by the imperial court to convey orders or mobilize troops, made of metal, jade, bamboo, or wood, split in two halves 笨 bèn stupid; slow-witted 签 qiān to sign one's name or mark on a document to indicate responsibility 管 guǎn bamboo tube; pipe; tube 篇 piān a structurally complete literary or poetic work; a major section of a larger work
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籍 jí books; records and catalogues
HSK 5
筑 zhù to build; to construct
HSK 6
笼 lóng cage or basket made of bamboo, wood, or wire for holding birds, animals, or objects 筒 tǒng thick bamboo tube 策 cè ancient bamboo or wooden strips compiled into a bound volume 筛 shāi sieve; screen made of bamboo strips or wire with small holes to separate fine from coarse material 筹 chóu tally stick; thin strip of bamboo, wood, or ivory used for counting or as a token
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箭 jiàn arrow (ancient weapon with a pointed tip and feathered shaft, shot from a bow or crossbow)
HSK 7
竿 gān bamboo pole, the main stem of bamboo 笛 dí dizi (Chinese transverse bamboo flute) 筋 jīn tendon or ligament connecting muscle to bone 筐 kuāng basket woven from bamboo or wicker 筝 zhēng guzheng (Chinese zither), a plucked string instrument
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篷 péng awning or canopy (made of bamboo, matting, or canvas, esp. on vehicles or boats) for shelter from sun, wind, and rain 簇 cù to cluster together; to gather in a group 簸 bǒ to winnow (grain) by shaking in a flat basket to remove husks and chaff
3.2 夭 yāo — to die young; premature death
夭 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 2
笑 xiào to smile or laugh with joy
HSK 6
沃 wò (of land) fertile, rich 跃 yuè to leap; to jump
HSK 7
妖 yāo demon; monster; supernatural creature in myths and legends

Stroke order

4 语 yǔ — speech; words

语 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

4.1 讠 yán — speech/language radical
讠 is a component in 75 characters
HSK 1
认 rèn to recognize; to distinguish 识 shí to know; to recognize; to distinguish 话 huà speech; spoken words; language 语 yǔ speech; words 说 shuō to express in words; to speak
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请 qǐng to request; to ask 读 dú to read aloud following written text 课 kè schoolwork; planned segmented instruction 谁 shéi who (interrogative pronoun) 谢 xiè to thank (reduplicated for emphasis)
HSK 2
让 ràng yield; give way to others when both parties need something 记 jì to memorize; to remember 诉 sù to tell, to express fully and unreservedly 词 cí word (the smallest free-standing unit of language, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives) 试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally
HSK 3
议 yì to discuss; to deliberate 讲 jiǎng to speak; to talk 该 gāi should; ought to 调 tiáo well-proportioned; harmonious
HSK 4
计 jì to calculate; to reckon 订 dìng to correct, to revise (errors in text) 讨 tǎo to launch a punitive expedition; to attack with troops 许 xǔ to permit; to allow 论 lùn to analyze and judge the reasoning of things
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证 zhèng to prove or verify with people, objects, or facts 评 píng critical comment or review article 诚 chéng sincere, genuine (of one's heart or intentions) 详 xiáng detailed and thorough (opposite of 略) 误 wù wrong; erroneous 谅 liàng to understand and forgive 谈 tán to speak or discuss 谊 yì friendship; friendly relations
HSK 5
罚 fá to punish someone for a mistake or crime 训 xùn to teach; to admonish 设 shè to arrange; to set up 访 fǎng to inquire; to investigate by questioning 诊 zhěn to examine a patient (to diagnose an illness)
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诗 shī poetry; poem (a literary form expressing emotion through rhythmic language) 询 xún to inquire, to seek opinions 谨 jǐn cautious; careful
HSK 6
讯 xùn to inquire 讶 yà (lit.) to be surprised; to wonder at 诞 dàn to be born; to give birth 诸 zhū all, many, various 诺 nuò an exclamation of agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'okay'
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谐 xié harmonious; well-coordinated 谓 wèi to say; to tell 谦 qiān humble, modest
HSK 7
狱 yù prison; jail 蔼 ǎi friendly, amiable 讥 jī to mock, to satirize 讳 huì to avoid mentioning; to taboo speaking of something 讹 é erroneous; untrue
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讼 sòng to litigate; to take a case to court 讽 fěng to satirize, mock, or admonish with cutting innuendo 诀 jué mnemonic rhyme or phrase summarizing key points of a subject 诈 zhà to deceive; to swindle 诠 quán to explain; to interpret 诡 guǐ deceitful, cunning 诧 chà to be astonished; to feel surprised 诫 jiè to warn; to admonish 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts 诱 yòu to guide; to counsel 诵 sòng read aloud; recite with intonation 诽 fěi to slander; to speak ill of others without basis 谋 móu plan; stratagem; scheme 谍 dié (lit.) to secretly gather intelligence on military, political, or economic matters 谎 huǎng lie; falsehood 谜 mí riddle; enigmatic puzzle phrased in words for guessing 谣 yáo folk song; improvised rhyme sung without accompaniment 谤 bàng (lit.) to denounce and publicize others' faults 谬 miù erroneous; mistaken 谱 pǔ a chart, table, or book compiled by category or system 谴 qiǎn to reproach; to reprimand 辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood
4.2 吾
吾 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 1
语 yǔ speech; words
HSK 7
悟 wù to understand; to comprehend; to awaken 捂 wǔ to cover or seal tightly 晤 wù to meet, to see (someone)

Stroke order