双关

雙關

shuāngguān

noun #10,601

Meanings

1 pun
2 play on words
3 double meaning

Characters

to concern; barrier

Examples

这句话是一个双关语。

Zhè jù huà shì yī gè shuāngguānyǔ.

This sentence is a pun.

他喜欢用双关来开玩笑。

Tā xǐhuan yòng shuāngguān lái kāi wánxiào.

He likes to joke using puns.

Tips

usage

The full form 双关语 (shuāngguānyǔ) is more common when referring to a specific pun. 双关 alone is used as an adjective or general concept.

Stroke Order

双 shuāng

关 guān