How common it is
微笑 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say wēi xiào slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
微笑指嘴角上扬，表示友好或快乐的表情。
wēi xiào zhǐ zuǐjiǎo shàngyáng, biǎoshì yǒuhǎo huò kuàilè de biǎoqíng.
A smile is an expression with the corners of the mouth turned up, indicating friendliness or happiness.
Context note
微笑是礼貌和善意的表现。
wēi xiào shì lǐmào hé shànyì de biǎoxiàn.
A smile is a sign of politeness and kindness.
5 examples
她对我微笑。
tā duì wǒ wēi xiào。
She smiled at me.
微笑让人感到温暖。
wēi xiào ràng rén gǎn dào wēn nuǎn。
A smile makes people feel warm.
他微笑着打招呼。
tā wēi xiào zhe dǎ zhāo hū。
He greeted with a smile.
微笑是最好的礼物。
wēi xiào shì zuì hǎo de lǐ wù。
A smile is the best gift.
她总是面带微笑。
tā zǒng shì miàn dài wēi xiào。
She always has a smile on her face.
5 mini stories
小红对每个人微笑，大家都很喜欢她。
xiǎo hóng duì měi gè rén wēi xiào， dà jiā dōu hěn xǐ huan tā。
Xiao Hong smiles at everyone, and everyone likes her.
微笑能传递快乐。
wēi xiào néng chuán dì kuài lè。
A smile can spread happiness.
小明摔倒了，老师微笑着扶他起来。
xiǎo míng shuāi dǎo le， lǎo shī wēi xiào zhe fú tā qǐ lái。
Xiao Ming fell, and the teacher smiled and helped him up.
小华用微笑安慰朋友。
xiǎo huá yòng wēi xiào ān wèi péng yǒu。
Xiao Hua comforted his friend with a smile.
微笑让世界更美好。
wēi xiào ràng shì jiè gèng měi hǎo。
Smiles make the world a better place.