大笑不止 () — to laugh uncontrollably, to be unable to stop laughing

Definition

An emphatic, narrative-style verb phrase meaning 'to laugh uncontrollably and not stop' — more vivid and literary than simply saying 笑个不停. Best used in writing or storytelling rather than everyday speech.

verb
to laugh uncontrollablyto be unable to stop laughing

Examples

  • 大笑不止
    Tā tīng dào nà ge xiào hua, dà.
    He heard that joke and couldn't stop laughing.
  • 大笑不止
    Kàn dào xiǎo míng de gǎo xiào biǎo yǎn, guān zhòng men dà.
    Seeing Xiaoming's hilarious performance, the audience laughed uncontrollably.
  • 大笑不止
    Tā zài diàn huà lǐ jiǎng le gè qù shì, wǒ dà.
    She told a funny story on the phone, and I couldn't stop laughing.

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