妙语 (miào yǔ) — witty remark, witticism
Definition
A 'witty remark' — language that is clever, apt, and often humorous, prized in speeches and writing. More literary and elaborate than a casual quip.
noun
witty remarkwitticism
Examples
- 妙语。Tā de miào yǔ ràng quán chǎng guān zhòng dōu xiào le.His witty remark made the whole audience laugh.
- 妙语。Zhè piān yǎn jiǎng gǎo lǐ chōng mǎn le miào yǔ.This speech draft is full of witticisms.
- 妙语。Tā zǒng néng zài liáo tiān zhōng mào chū jǐ jù miào yǔ.He can always come up with a few witty remarks during a chat.
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