诨 (hùn) - Jest & joke

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hùn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

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Jest;

joke;

banter;

humorous talk;

also refers to a stage name or nickname, especially for performers.

Jestjokebanter

Usage highlights

Stage nameJest; jokeComic banterHumorous talkComic routineNickname

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He often cracks jokes (说诨话).
  • The actor's stage name is quite amusing (诨名).
  • The comedian specializes in humorous banter (打诨).

Collocations

  • Stage name(诨名)
  • Jest; joke(诨话)
  • Comic banter(打诨)
  • Humorous talk(诨语)
  • Comic routine(诨段子)
  • Nickname(诨号)

Idioms

  • interject with comic remarks and gestures(插科打诨)
  • to be known by a humorous nickname(诨名在外)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from theatrical traditions, especially in Chinese opera, where performers would use comic relief.
  • Often used in the context of stage names or nicknames that are humorous or descriptive.

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