khanh khách

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The Vietnamese word "khanh khách" refers to a type of laughter that is loud, cheerful, and often indicates a sense of self-satisfaction or joy. It is usually associated with someone who is laughing heartily, sometimes in response to something amusing or when they feel pleased with themselves.

Usage Instructions:

• "Khanh khách" is typically used in contexts where laughter is described, especially when it is vibrant and infectious.
• You can use this word to describe how someone laughs, especially if that laughter is enthusiastic and shows their happiness or pride.

Example:

• "Cô ấy cười khanh khách khi nghe câu chuyện hài hước." (She laughed heartily when she heard the funny story.)

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or storytelling, "khanh khách" can be used to convey the emotions of characters, enhancing the scene by illustrating how joyful or amused they are.
• For example, you might say, "Người dân trong làng cười khanh khách khi thấy màn biểu diễn của các nghệ sĩ." (The villagers laughed joyfully when they saw the performance of the artists.)

Word Variants:

• There aren't direct variants of "khanh khách," but you can combine it with other words to describe different contexts of laughter, like "cười khanh khách" (to laugh heartily).

Different Meanings:

• While "khanh khách" specifically refers to a type of laughter, it can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where someone feels triumphant or smug, often accompanied by laughter.

Synonyms:

• "Cười vang" (to laugh loudly)
• "Cười vui vẻ" (to laugh cheerfully)
• "Cười lớn" (to laugh big/loudly)

Academic

1. Pealing (laughter)
   • Đắc chí cười khanh khách
     To show self-satisfaction with pealing laughter (with peals of laughter)