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TOPIK 3interjection

히히

hihi

히히 + 웃다

hee-hee (cheeky giggle)

Example

동생이 장난을 치고 히히 웃었어요.

My little brother played a prank and giggled 'hee-hee'.

Word parts

의성어 (sound word) for a cheeky, mischievous giggle, typical of children.

Good to know

Adults use it mostly in texts to sound playful or soften a tease.