噽 (pǐ) - To ridicule, mock, or satirize & to speak ironically or sarcastically.

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pǐ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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噽 · pǐ

To ridicule, mock, or satirize;

to speak ironically or sarcastically.

To ridicule, mock, or satirizeto speak ironically or sarcastically.

Usage highlights

To ridicule and mockSatirical toneBiting satireMock with sarcasmRidicule and scornIronical speech

Synonyms

  • 讽— to satirize, to mock
  • 讥— to ridicule, to sneer
  • 嘲— to mock, to ridicule

Antonyms

  • 赞— to praise, to commend
  • 颂— to eulogize, to extol

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He often uses satire to mock social injustices (讽刺社会不公).
  • The comedian's routine was filled with biting ridicule (辛辣的嘲讽).
  • Her words carried a tone of sarcastic mockery (讥讽的语气).
  • Political cartoons are a form of visual satire (视觉讽刺).

Collocations

  • To ridicule and mock(讥讽嘲笑)
  • Satirical tone(讽刺的语调)
  • Biting satire(辛辣的讽刺)
  • Mock with sarcasm(讥讽挖苦)
  • Ridicule and scorn(嘲讽轻蔑)
  • Ironical speech(讽刺性言论)

Idioms

  • To ridicule and mock(讥讽嘲笑)
  • Biting satire, pungent irony(冷嘲热讽)
  • To mock and scorn(讥诮嘲讽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing satirical speech or mocking commentary.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, indirect criticism through satire was sometimes employed by scholars.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains its specific meaning in literary contexts.

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