活宝 (huó bǎo) — amusingly silly person; lovable clown

Définition

An affectionate term for someone who is always silly and funny, like a 'lovable clown'. 宝 ('treasure') signals fondness — the person may be goofy, but calling them 活宝 means you find them endearing, not annoying.

noun
amusingly silly personlovable clown
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Exemples

  • 活宝
    Tā zhēn shì gè huó bǎo, měi cì jù huì dōu néng ràng dà jiā xiào gè bù tíng.
    He's such a lovable clown; every gathering he makes everyone laugh nonstop.
  • 活宝
    Wǒ men bàn gōng shì yǒu gè huó bǎo, gōng zuò de shí hou yě ài kāi wán xiào.
    There's a funny character in our office who loves to joke even while working.
  • 活宝
    Bié kàn tā píng shí xiàng gè huó bǎo, guān jiàn shí kè què hěn kě kào.
    Don't be fooled by his clownish demeanor; he's very reliable in critical moments.
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