俏皮话

俏皮話
qiàopíhuà
noun #22,007

Meanings

  1. 1 witticism
  2. 2 wisecrack
  3. 3 sarcastic remark
  4. 4 double entendre

Examples

HSK 7-9
Tā zǒng ài shuō qiàopíhuà, ràng dàjiā hōngtángdàxiào.
He always loves to crack wise, making everyone burst out laughing.
HSK 7-9
Tā yòng yī jù qiàopíhuà huàjiě le gāngà de qìfēn.
She defused the awkward atmosphere with a witty remark.

Tips

usage
俏皮话 covers a range of clever or cheeky speech: jokes, witticisms, sarcastic asides, or sly double meanings. It is distinct from 笑话 (joke, set up for a punchline) - 俏皮话 is more spontaneous and wry. The tone can be playful or cutting depending on context.

Stroke Order

qiào
huà