戏谑 (xì xuè) — to banter; to tease; to ridicule (often in a playful or sarcastic tone)
Definition
A literary verb for playful teasing or witty banter, often with a mocking or sarcastic edge. More formal and stylized than 开玩笑, and not just simple joking — it implies wit with a hint of ridicule.
verb
to banterto teaseto ridicule (often in a playful or sarcastic tone)
Examples
- 戏谑。Tā xǐ huan yòng yōu mò de yǔ qì xì xuè tóng shì.He likes to banter with his colleagues in a humorous tone.
- 戏谑。Zhè zhǒng xì xuè de yán cí ràng rén tīng le hěn bù shū fu.This kind of teasing remark makes people feel very uncomfortable.
- 戏谑。Péng you zhī jiān ǒu ěr xì xuè yí xià wú shāng dà yǎ.A little banter between friends now and then is harmless.
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