諢 (hùn) - Jest — joke & jest
諢 · hùn
Jest — joke;
jest;
humorous remark;
banter;
facetious talk.
Jest — jokejesthumorous remark
Usage highlights
Crack jokesHumorous talkFunny nicknameComic banterJesting languageComic relief in opera
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He often cracks jokes (打諢) to lighten the mood.
- The comedian's witty jest (諢話) made everyone laugh.
- In traditional opera, the clown role provides comic relief (插科打諢).
- His humorous remarks (諢名) earned him a funny nickname.
Collocations
- Crack jokes(打諢)
- Humorous talk(諢話)
- Funny nickname(諢名)
- Comic banter(諢詞)
- Jesting language(諢語)
- Comic relief in opera(插科打諢)
Idioms
- To intersperse comic remarks and gestures(插科打諢)
- Humorous and witty(詼諧打諢)
- Jesting and joking(說諢調笑)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originates from theatrical traditions, especially in Chinese opera where comic characters provide humorous interludes.
- The character combines 'speech' (言) with 'army' (軍), suggesting military-style banter or organized joking.
- Used in both formal literary contexts and informal speech for humorous effect.