段子

duànzi

noun #18,870

Measure Word

一个段子 gè

Meanings

1 joke
2 comedic sketch
3 funny story
4 bit (of comedy)

Characters

section; segment

Originally 'a segment of a performance' — now any short joke or funny story.

Examples

他特别会讲段子。

Tā tèbié huì jiǎng duànzi.

He is really good at telling jokes.

网上流传着很多有趣的段子。

Wǎngshàng liúchuán zhe hěn duō yǒuqù de duànzi.

There are many funny stories circulating online.

Tips

usage

Originally from traditional Chinese storytelling (相声/评书), 段子 now commonly means any short joke, meme, or funny anecdote, especially online. 段子手 means someone who is good at writing jokes.

Stroke Order

段 duàn

子 zǐ