Definition
逗人 (dòu rén) is a stative verb meaning 'amusing' or 'funny', but with a nuance of being cute, endearing, or charmingly playful—often used for babies, pets, or silly behavior rather than for jokes or humor in general. It is less common than 有趣 or 好笑 and carries a warmer, affectionate tone.
s.v.
amusingfunny (in a cute or endearing way)
Examples
- 逗人。Zhège xiǎo gǒu de dòngzuò zhēn dòu rén.The movements of this little dog are really amusing.
- 逗人，。Tā shuōhuà de yàngzi hěn dòu rén, dàjiā dōu xiào le.The way she talks is so endearing that everyone laughed.
- 逗人。Xiǎohái xué zǒulù de yàngzi zuì dòu rén.The way a toddler learns to walk is the cutest.
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