Korean Slang 290. ㅎㅎ

Korean Slang 290. ㅎㅎ — Hehe. A gentle laugh.

ㅎㅎ (heuheu)

What ㅎㅎ means

Hehe. A gentle laugh.

When Koreans use it

Add it to a lighthearted message to make the tone feel softer.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 고마워!

B: 별거 아니야 ㅎㅎ.

English

A: Thanks!

B: No problem, hehe.

Use it with care

Not a fixed emotion. The relationship and message still shape the tone.

From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.

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