Definition
反话 refers to saying the opposite of what you mean, often for sarcasm, irony, or humor. It is a noun that describes such remarks. For example, saying '你来得真早' (You came really early) to someone who is late is a 反话.
n.
ironysarcastic remark (saying the opposite of what you mean)facetious remarkjoking opposite
Examples
- 反话，。Tā shuō de dōu shì fǎn huà, nǐ bié dàngzhēn.Everything he said was irony; don't take it seriously.
- 反话，。Tā xǐhuan yòng fǎn huà lái kāi wánxiào, dàjiā dōu hěn kāixīn.She likes to use facetious remarks to joke, and everyone is very happy.
- 反话，。Zhè jù huà tīng qǐlái xiàng fǎn huà, dàn qíshí tā shì rènzhēn de.This sentence sounds like irony, but actually he is serious.
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