揶揄 (yé yú) — to ridicule, to deride (formal/literary)

Definition

A formal/literary verb meaning 'to ridicule or mock' — typically through subtle, often sarcastic teasing rather than blunt insults. Common in writing and journalism, not in casual speech.

verb

to ridiculeto deride (formal/literary)

Examples

揶揄。
Tā de chuān zhuó bèi tóng shì yé yú.
His clothing was ridiculed by colleagues.
揶揄。
Bú yào yé yú bié rén de quē diǎn.
Don't ridicule others' shortcomings.
揶揄。
Zhè piān bào dào duì míng rén jìn xíng le yé yú.
This report ridiculed celebrities.

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