风趣

風趣

fēngqù

adjective HSK 7-9 #5,339

Meanings

Literally 'stylish fun' — humor with elegance

他说话很风趣。

Tā shuōhuà hěn fēngqù.

He speaks in a very witty way.

这位老师讲课风趣幽默。

Zhèwèi lǎoshī jiǎngkè fēngqù yōumò.

This teacher's lectures are witty and humorous.

usage

风趣 implies clever, refined humor — not slapstick or crude jokes. It is always a compliment. Compare with 幽默 (yōumò), which is more general.

风 fēng

趣 qù