妙趣横生 (miào qù héng) — full of wit and humor, sparkling with delightful remarks
Definition
Literary idiom praising writing or speech that brims with wit and charm. Most often used in formal reviews and commentary, more ornate than everyday 'funny' words like 幽默.
idiom
full of wit and humorsparkling with delightful remarks
Examples
- 妙趣横生，。Tā de yǎn jiǎng miào qù héng, guān zhòng xiào dé tíng bú xià lái.His speech was full of wit and humor — the audience couldn't stop laughing.
- ，妙趣横生。Zhè běn xiǎo shuō yǔ yán shēng dòng, miào qù héng.This novel has vivid language and is sparkling with delightful remarks.
- 妙趣横生，。Nà wèi xiàng sheng yǎn yuán de biǎo yǎn miào qù héng, ràng rén yìn xiàng shēn kè.That crosstalk performer's act was full of wit and humor, leaving a deep impression.
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