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

HSK 2

他特别会讲段子。

Tā tèbié huì jiǎng duànzi.

He is really good at telling jokes.

HSK 4

网上流传着很多有趣的段子。

Wǎngshàng liúchuán zhe hěnduō 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