ㅎㅎ
hh
The English phrase "hehe" is expressed in Korean as ㅎㅎ (hh).
The consonant cluster ㅎㅎ is used in text messaging to represent the sound of a light giggle or laughter.
Meaning: sound of a giggle (intj)
Which one should you use?
While ㅎㅎ represents a soft, gentle giggle, the similar expression ㅋㅋ is more commonly used to represent louder, more vigorous laughter.
How does it change in a sentence?
Increasing the number of characters to ㅎㅎㅎ makes the laughter appear more continuous or intense.
How do you pronounce it?
hh
Did you know?
- In Korean digital culture, using only one ㅎ can sometimes be interpreted as a sarcastic or cold smile rather than a genuine giggle.
- While ㅎㅎ is a light giggle, the variation 허허 is often associated with the deep, booming laughter of an older man or a grandfather figure.
- Some users combine ㅎ and ㅋ into ㅎㅋㅎㅋ to represent a mixed feeling of being amused but also slightly awkward.
Examples in context
- ㅎㅎhhHehe.
- 정말 웃겨요 ㅎㅎjeongmal utgyeoyo hhIt is really funny, hehe.
- 그건 좀 웃기네요 ㅎㅎgeugeon jom utgineyo hhThat is a bit funny, hehe.
Example conversation
Minjun and Jieun are texting about a funny photo.
- 민준 Min-jun이 사진 좀 보세요 ㅎㅎi sajin jom boseyo heheLook at this photo, hehe.
- 지은 Ji-eun진짜 웃기네요!jinjja utgineyo!That's really funny!
- 민준 Min-jun제 표정이 이상하죠 ㅎㅎje pyojeongi isanghajyo heheMy expression is weird, right? hehe.
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 너무 웃겨요.ne, neomu utgyeoyo.Yes, it's so funny.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ㅎㅎ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
