諷 (fěng) - To satirize & to mock

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fěng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

諷 · fěng

To satirize;

to mock;

to ridicule;

to chant or recite in a singsong voice (literary).

To satirizeto mockto ridicule

Usage highlights

SatireTo satirize and mockTo chant and reciteIndirect satireTo advise through satireIronic poem

Synonyms

  • 讥— To ridicule; to mock
  • 刺— To criticize; to sting (in criticism)
  • 嘲— To mock; to ridicule

Antonyms

  • 赞— To praise; to commend
  • 颂— To eulogize; to extol

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The article satirizes social hypocrisy (讽刺社会虚伪).
  • He often mocks his colleagues' mistakes (讽刺同事的错误).
  • The poet chanted verses in a rhythmic manner (讽诵诗句).
  • Political cartoons use satire to criticize (用讽刺批评).

Collocations

  • Satire(讽刺)
  • To satirize and mock(讽刺嘲笑)
  • To chant and recite(讽诵)
  • Indirect satire(讽喻)
  • To advise through satire(讽谏)
  • Ironic poem(讽诗)

Idioms

  • Cold satire and hot mockery(冷嘲热讽)
  • To satirize current affairs(讽时刺世)
  • To advise the ruler through indirect criticism(讽君谏上)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, '讽' was an important rhetorical device for offering criticism indirectly, especially in political contexts.
  • The character reflects the traditional Chinese value of expressing dissent through subtle, artistic means rather than direct confrontation.
  • Used in both literary criticism and political commentary throughout Chinese history.

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