Definition
段子 originally referred to a short performance piece in traditional Chinese performing arts like cross talk (相声) or storytelling (评书) that can be completed in one sitting. In modern internet slang, it has come to mean a short humorous anecdote, joke, or meme-like story shared online. The word carries a colloquial and often playful tone.
n.
(modern slang) a jokea funny storya meme-like anecdote(in traditional performance) a short piece of cross talk or storytelling that can be performed in one go
Examples
- 段子，。Wǎng shàng yǒu hěn duō gǎo xiào de duàn zǐ, kàn le ràng rén xiào gè bù tíng.There are many funny jokes online that make people laugh nonstop.
- 段子，。Zhè wèi xiàngsheng yǎnyuán de duàn zǐ hěn jīngcǎi, guānzhòng dōu gǔzhǎng le.This cross talk performer's piece was wonderful; the audience all applauded.
- 段子，。Tā jiǎng le yí gè guānyú kǎoshì de duàn zǐ, dàjiā dōu juéde hěn yǒuyìsi.He told a joke about exams; everyone found it very interesting.
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