
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.