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Chinese

shǎxiào
Meaning: to grin foolishly; to give an awkward, silly laugh
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

面對大家的追問,他只好傻笑。
面对大家的追问,他只好傻笑。
Faced with everyone's questions, he could only give an awkward grin.

Usage Notes

This describes laughing or grinning in a silly, embarrassed way, often when someone does not know how to respond.

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