vui cười
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To be joyful and laugh; to laugh happily: Expresses the combined action of experiencing joy or amusement and outwardly expressing it through laughter. It describes a state of cheerful merriment.
- To have fun; to enjoy oneself: Conveys engaging in activities that bring lighthearted pleasure and laughter.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Trẻ em vui cười trên sân chơi. (The children are laughing happily on the playground.)
- Cả gia đình quây quần vui cười trong bữa tối. (The whole family gathered, laughing joyfully during dinner.)
- Chúng tôi đã có một buổi tối vui cười bên nhau. (We had a fun evening together, full of laughter.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often implies a social, shared atmosphere of happiness rather than a solitary feeling. It is commonly used to describe scenes of communal joy, celebration, or lighthearted social interaction.
Variants and Related Words
- Vui vẻ (adj): happy, cheerful, merry. Describes a general state of happiness.
- Mọi người đều có tâm trạng vui vẻ. (Everyone is in a cheerful mood.)
- Cười vui (verb phrase): to laugh happily. A less common variant with a similar meaning, focusing more on the act of laughter itself.
Synonyms
- To laugh joyfully: To express mirth or happiness through laughter.
- To be merry: To be cheerful and lively, often involving laughter.
- To rejoice: To feel or show great joy or delight.
Related Idioms
- Vui cười hả hê: To laugh heartily and with great satisfaction.
- Nghe kể chuyện, ai nấy đều vui cười hả hê. (Listening to the story, everyone laughed heartily with great satisfaction.)
- Sống vui vẻ cười tươi: To live happily and wear a bright smile. This emphasizes a sustained, positive outlook on life.
- Cụ bà luôn sống vui vẻ cười tươi. (The old lady always lives happily with a bright smile.)