噱头

噱頭

xuétóu

noun #15,949

Meanings

1 gimmick
2 amusing act or speech
3 stunt
4 antics

Characters

to laugh; amusing

Examples

这个广告纯粹是噱头。

Zhège guǎnggào chúncuì shì xuétóu.

This advertisement is purely a gimmick.

别被这些噱头骗了。

Bié bèi zhèxiē xuétóu piàn le.

Don't be fooled by these gimmicks.

Tips

usage

噱头 is often used negatively to describe marketing tricks, publicity stunts, or anything done for show rather than substance. In traditional performing arts, it originally meant a funny bit or comedic highlight.

Stroke Order

噱 xué

头 tóu