Definition
噱头 is a colloquial noun meaning a gimmick, stunt, or flashy trick used to attract attention or amuse people. It's often used in the context of comedy shows, marketing, or performances, and carries a slightly informal or even derogatory tone when suggesting that something relies on superficial tricks rather than real substance.
n.
gimmickstunttrick used to get laughs or attention
Examples
- 噱头，。Tā biǎoyǎn de shíhou yòng le hěn duō jué, guānzhòng xiào de hěn kāixīn.He used a lot of gimmicks in his performance, and the audience laughed happily.
- 噱头，。Zhège guǎnggào de jué tài kuāzhāng le, fǎn'ér ràng rén fǎngǎn.The gimmick in this ad is too exaggerated; instead it makes people dislike it.
- ，噱头。Tā de xiàohuà lǐ méi shénme zhēnzhèng de yōumò, quán kào jué.His jokes don't have much real humor; they rely entirely on gimmicks.
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