嬉 (xī) - Play, frolic, amuse oneself & to have fun, to joke around

嬉Tone 1

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万响

嬉 · xī

Play, frolic, amuse oneself;

to have fun, to joke around;

describes playful, lighthearted behavior.

Play, frolic, amuse oneselfto have fun, to joke arounddescribes playful, lighthearted behavior.

Usage highlights

Play and frolicJoke and laughPlayful teasingPlayful banterFrolic in waterPlayful amusement

Synonyms

  • 玩— play, have fun
  • 戏— play, sport, drama
  • 乐— enjoy, happy, pleasure

Antonyms

  • 悲— sad, sorrowful
  • 哀— grief, mourning
  • 肃— solemn, serious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The children are playing happily in the garden (孩子们在花园里嬉戏).
  • They were joking and laughing together (他们在一起嬉笑).
  • The kittens are frolicking with a ball of yarn (小猫们在嬉弄一团毛线).
  • The couple was playfully teasing each other (这对情侣在互相嬉闹).

Collocations

  • Play and frolic(嬉戏)
  • Joke and laugh(嬉笑)
  • Playful teasing(嬉闹)
  • Playful banter(嬉言)
  • Frolic in water(嬉水)
  • Playful amusement(嬉游)

Idioms

  • Playful and coquettish(嬉皮笑脸)
  • Playful in the water(嬉水玩乐)
  • Frolic and play(嬉戏玩耍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often carries connotations of innocent, childlike playfulness and lighthearted amusement.
  • Can sometimes imply excessive frivolity or lack of seriousness in certain contexts.
  • Commonly used in descriptions of children at play or romantic flirtation.

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