打趣 () — to tease, to make fun of

Definition

A casual verb meaning 'to tease or make fun of someone in a light, playful way'. Distinguish from 开玩笑, which can be a one-off joke; 打趣 is repeated, directed teasing at a person.

verb
to teaseto make fun of

Examples

  • 打趣
    Dà jiā dōu zài dá tā.
    Everyone is teasing him.
  • Tā zǒng xǐ huan dǎ bié rén de qù.
    He always likes to tease others.
  • 打趣
    Nǐ men bié dá wǒ le.
    Don't tease me, you guys.

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