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English translation: ho ho/lol(laugy out loud)

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Chinese term or phrase:吼吼
English translation:ho ho/lol(laugy out loud)
Entered by: Wilman

23:04 Nov 25, 2007
Chinese to English translations [PRO]
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Chinese term or phrase: 吼吼
下周又要去西安开会了。一个我虽然没去过，但是因为一些“成见”好像不是很喜欢的城市。希望此行可以改变我对这个城市的印象，吼吼。
"roar", "howl" don't seem to make sense here. I would appreciate if someone can help me with this.
Wilman
United States
Local time: 05:36
It is an interjection...
Explanation:
It is more like a way one express light-heartedness or pleased..

So I reckon "ho ho.. " could just do!
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Echo (Sin Jin) Lim
United States
Grading comment
I like Malcom's 'lol" too but I think Echo's "ho ho" here is more suitable. Thanks everyone.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +5It is an interjection...
Echo (Sin Jin) Lim
4 +1a lovely onomatopoeia—hoho
CHEN-Ling
4Roar
peiling
3 +1lol
Malcolm Mayfield


Discussion entries: 1





  

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47 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Roar


Explanation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roar
Roar, a textual, onomatopoeic expression of boisterous laughter in instant messaging

peiling
Germany
Local time: 11:36
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in MalayMalay
PRO pts in category: 12
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +5
It is an interjection...


Explanation:
It is more like a way one express light-heartedness or pleased..

So I reckon "ho ho.. " could just do!

Example sentence(s):
  • "Ho, ho, ho from Santa is going to be everywhere. It's going to be in books, on Christmas cards and kids are going to come across it sooner or later.

    Reference: http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22737250-50...
Echo (Sin Jin) Lim
United States
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
I like Malcom's 'lol" too but I think Echo's "ho ho" here is more suitable. Thanks everyone.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Wenjer Leuschel (X)
6 mins
agree  maxzhy
1 hr
agree  lbone
2 hrs
agree  Jason Ma
2 hrs
agree  Haiyang Ai (X)
4 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
a lovely onomatopoeia—hoho


Explanation:
It is frequently seen on network. It's a lovely, simple and honest expression when something is full of joys.

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-11-26 00:57:40 GMT)
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It means haw-haw, but not so strong.


CHEN-Ling
Local time: 17:36
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 36

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  lbone
1 hr
  -> thanks!
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
lol


Explanation:
laughing out loud

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Note added at 1 day8 hrs (2007-11-27 07:22:01 GMT) Post-grading
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You see "he he" a lot in similar contexts. Save "Ho ho" for Santa.

Malcolm Mayfield
United States
Local time: 04:36
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  peiling: the correct translation in terms of 'netspeak'.
17 mins
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