The Vietnamese word "khúc khích" means "giggling" in English. It describes a soft, light, and often spontaneous kind of laughter, usually associated with amusement or joy. Giggling can occur when someone finds something funny, feels happy, or is in a playful mood.
Cô bé khúc khích khi nhìn thấy con mèo chơi đùa.
Mọi người khúc khích khi xem bộ phim hài.
In more advanced contexts, "khúc khích" can be used in literary or poetic expressions to convey a sense of joy or lightness in a scene. For example: - Âm thanh khúc khích vang vọng trong không khí vui tươi. - (The sound of giggling echoed in the cheerful atmosphere.)
While "khúc khích" mainly refers to giggling, it is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a light, cheerful atmosphere or to indicate soft laughter in a non-serious context.