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B1 adjective 9 دقيقة للقراءة

好笑

hǎo xiào
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At the A1 level, learners should recognize '好笑' (hǎoxiào) as the primary way to say 'funny.' You use it in very simple 'Subject + Adverb + Adjective' structures. For example, '这个很好笑' (This is very funny). At this stage, you don't need to worry about the sarcastic nuances. Just think of it as the opposite of '不好笑' (not funny). You will mostly see it used to describe cartoons, simple jokes, or funny faces. Focus on the pronunciation: 'hǎo' (3rd tone) and 'xiào' (4th tone). Remember that 'hǎo' here doesn't mean 'good' as in 'virtuous,' but rather acts as a modifier making the verb 'xiào' (laugh) into an adjective. It's one of the first 500 words you'll likely learn because sharing humor is a basic human interaction. You can also use it to ask questions: '好笑吗？' (Is it funny?). This is a great way to start a conversation about a video or a picture with a Chinese friend.
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At the A2 level, you begin to use '好笑' (hǎoxiào) to describe more specific things like movies, stories, or people's actions. You should start using it with the 'de' (的) particle to modify nouns: '一个好笑的电影' (a funny movie). You also learn to use it with a wider range of degree adverbs like '特别' (tèbié - especially) or '真' (zhēn - really). At this level, you might notice that '好笑' can be used when something is a bit silly. You'll also learn the negative form '不好笑' to express when something fails to be amusing. You should be able to link '好笑' with your feelings using '觉得' (juéde - to feel/think): '我觉得他不怎么好笑' (I think he isn't very funny). This level is about expanding the context from simple 'this is funny' to 'I think that specific thing was quite funny.'
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As a B1 learner, you should understand the distinction between '好笑' (hǎoxiào) and '幽默' (yōumò). While '好笑' is about the immediate reaction of laughter, '幽默' describes a person's sense of humor. You should also start to pick up on the sarcastic use of '好笑.' When someone says '真好笑' with a cold tone, they mean 'That's ridiculous' or 'I'm not amused.' You can use '好笑' in more complex sentences, such as '虽然这个笑话很老，但还是很基础地好笑' (Although this joke is old, it's still fundamentally funny). You should also be comfortable using '好笑' in the '太...了' construction to show strong emotion: '刚才那个情景太好笑了！' (That scene just now was too funny!). You are now using the word to navigate social situations, deciding when to laugh and when to use the word to describe the absurdity of a situation.
At the B2 level, you can use '好笑' (hǎoxiào) to analyze humor in media or literature. You understand that it can describe situational irony. You can compare it with more specific terms like '搞笑' (gǎoxiào - slapstick/intentional) or '滑稽' (huájī - comical/grotesque). You might use '好笑' to describe the 'point' of a story: '这个故事的好笑之处在于...' (The funny part of this story lies in...). You also recognize the word in idiomatic or near-idiomatic expressions. You can use it to talk about cultural differences in humor, explaining why something might be '好笑' in one culture but not another. Your use of the word becomes more precise, and you can use it to describe abstract concepts, like a 'laughable' policy or a 'ridiculous' set of circumstances in a news story.
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At the C1 level, you use '好笑' (hǎoxiào) with a high degree of stylistic flexibility. You understand its role in 'Xiangsheng' (crosstalk) and other traditional Chinese comedic forms. You can use it in literary criticism to discuss the 'comic relief' in a tragedy. You are fully aware of the social consequences of calling something 'hǎoxiào' and can use it as a subtle tool for social commentary or satire. You might use it in phrases like '令人好笑' (making one feel it's laughable) in formal writing to describe an absurd situation. You can also distinguish it from '荒唐' (huāngtáng - absurd/preposterous), knowing that '好笑' retains a connection to laughter while '荒唐' is purely about the violation of logic or morality. Your vocabulary is rich enough to use '好笑' as just one of many tools to describe the human condition.
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At the C2 level, '好笑' (hǎoxiào) is a word you can manipulate for maximum effect in any register. You can use it in high-level debates to dismiss an opponent's argument as 'laughable' (可笑/好笑) without being overtly rude, or use it in creative writing to evoke a specific kind of bittersweet humor. You understand the historical evolution of the characters and how the concept of 'what is funny' has changed in Chinese society. You can discuss the linguistics of the 'hǎo + verb' structure in depth. For you, '好笑' is no longer just a vocabulary word but a nuanced instrument of expression that you can use to navigate the most complex social and intellectual landscapes in the Chinese-speaking world. You can also identify the subtle differences between '好笑' and similar words in various dialects.
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  • 好笑 (hǎoxiào) is the standard Mandarin word for 'funny' or 'amusing,' used to describe anything that triggers a laugh, from jokes to silly behavior.
  • It is composed of 'hǎo' (easy/good) and 'xiào' (laugh), fitting into a common pattern of adjectives like 'hǎokàn' (beautiful) and 'hǎochī' (delicious).
  • Beyond being positive, it can also mean 'ridiculous' or 'absurd,' often used sarcastically to criticize something preposterous or logically flawed.
  • Grammatically, it functions as an adjective, usually requiring degree adverbs like 'hěn' or 'tài' and can modify nouns using the particle 'de'.

The Chinese term 好笑 (hǎoxiào) is a quintessential adjective in the Mandarin lexicon, primarily used to describe situations, people, or things that provoke laughter or amusement. At its most fundamental level, it is a compound of two characters: hǎo (好), which in this context functions as an adverbial prefix meaning 'easy to' or 'prone to,' and xiào (笑), which means 'to laugh' or 'to smile.' Together, they literally translate to 'easy to laugh at' or 'laughable.' While the English translation 'funny' captures the majority of its usage, it is important for learners to understand that 好笑 spans a spectrum of meaning from lighthearted amusement to cynical ridicule.

Direct Amusement
This is the most common use. When a joke is told or a comedy movie is watched, a speaker will say '这个笑话很好笑' (This joke is very funny). It indicates a genuine, positive reaction to humor.
Absurdity and Ridiculousness
In more complex social interactions, 好笑 can describe something so illogical or preposterous that it becomes laughable. For example, if someone makes an outrageous excuse for being late, a listener might respond with '真好笑' (Truly ridiculous/funny), often with a hint of sarcasm.

刚才那个小猫掉进水里的视频真的太好笑了。(The video of that kitten falling into the water just now was really too funny.)

Understanding the nuance of 'hǎo' (好) is key. In Chinese, when 'hǎo' precedes a verb, it often creates an adjective describing the quality of that action. For instance, 'hǎokàn' (好看 - good to look at/beautiful) or 'hǎochī' (好吃 - good to eat/delicious). Therefore, 'hǎoxiào' is literally 'good to laugh.' This structural logic helps learners categorize it alongside other common adjectives. However, unlike 'yōumò' (幽默 - humorous), which often describes a person's character or a sophisticated sense of wit, 好笑 is more reactive. It describes the external stimulus that triggers the laughter rather than the internal quality of the person (though it can be used for both).

In contemporary digital culture, 好笑 is frequently seen in social media comments, often accompanied by 'hhhh' (the Chinese equivalent of 'lol') or various laughing emojis. It is a high-frequency word that bridges the gap between formal descriptions and casual slang. Whether you are watching a variety show like 'Keep Running' (奔跑吧) or chatting with friends about a clumsy mistake, this word will be your primary tool for expressing mirth.

Integrating 好笑 (hǎoxiào) into your daily Chinese requires an understanding of basic sentence structures involving adjectives. Because it is a stative verb (adjective), it does not usually require the verb 'to be' (shì) unless you are emphasizing a specific category or using it in a 'shì...de' construction. Instead, it is typically preceded by degree adverbs like hěn (很 - very), fēicháng (非常 - extremely), or tài...le (太...了 - too...).

Basic Predicative Use
Subject + Adverb + 好笑. Example: '他的表情很好笑' (His expression is very funny). Note that 'hěn' is often used even if you don't mean 'very'; it simply links the subject to the adjective.
Attributive Use
好笑 + 的 + Noun. Example: '一个好笑的故事' (A funny story). Here, 'de' is necessary to connect the adjective to the noun it modifies.

你觉得这个电影好笑吗？(Do you find this movie funny?)

A more advanced way to use 好笑 is within the 'juéde' (觉得 - feel/think) or 'kànqǐlái' (看起来 - looks like) structures. This allows you to express your subjective opinion or an immediate visual reaction. For example, '我觉得他说话的样子很好笑' (I think the way he talks is very funny). This shifts the focus from the objective fact of being funny to the speaker's personal amusement.

Furthermore, 好笑 can be negated using 'bù' (不). '不好笑' is a common way to shut down a bad joke or express that a situation is serious rather than humorous. If someone tries to prank you and you find it annoying, you might say '这一点也不好笑' (This isn't funny at all). This highlights the word's utility in setting boundaries and expressing social feedback.

In the real world, 好笑 (hǎoxiào) is ubiquitous. You will hear it in various social strata and media formats. In the realm of entertainment, particularly in variety shows (zōngyì jiémù) like 'Happy Camp' (快乐大本营), the hosts and guests constantly use it to react to comedic skits or witty banter. It serves as an auditory cue for the audience to join in the laughter.

Daily Conversations
Friends chatting in a cafe will often recount 'hǎoxiào de shì' (funny things) that happened at work or school. It’s a staple of social bonding through shared amusement.
Internet Slang and Memes
On platforms like Weibo, Bilibili, or Douyin, the word is often shortened or modified. You might see '笑死我了' (laughed me to death) used alongside '太好笑了' to express peak amusement.

那个博主发的视频特别好笑，你一定要看。(The video that blogger posted is especially funny, you must watch it.)

In professional settings, while less common than in casual talk, it can still appear during lighthearted moments or team-building exercises. However, one must be cautious; calling a colleague's serious proposal 'hǎoxiào' would be a significant insult, implying it is ridiculous or unworthy of serious consideration. This dual nature—amusing vs. ridiculous—is where the real-world application becomes tricky for non-native speakers.

Finally, in literature and film, 好笑 is used to describe comedic characters (chǒu jiǎo) or farcical plot points. It is the go-to word for reviewers when rating a comedy. If a movie is described as '一点都不好笑,' it is considered a failure in the comedy genre. Thus, whether in a movie review or a WeChat group chat, 'hǎoxiào' is the primary metric for humor.

One of the most frequent errors English speakers make when using 好笑 (hǎoxiào) is confusing it with the English word 'funny' in the sense of 'strange' or 'odd.' In English, if you say 'This milk tastes funny,' you mean it tastes spoiled or unusual. In Chinese, using 'hǎoxiào' here would imply the milk is telling jokes or performing a comedy routine. For 'strange,' you must use qíguài (奇怪) or gǔguài (古怪).

Misusing 'Shì' (是)
Beginners often say '他是好笑' (He is funny). While understandable, it's grammatically weak. It should be '他很好笑' (He is very funny) or '他是一个很好笑的人' (He is a very funny person).
Confusing with 'Yōumò' (幽默)
'Yōumò' is a noun/adjective for 'humorous' (a personality trait), while 'hǎoxiào' is the effect. You can have a 'yōumò' person who isn't being 'hǎoxiào' at the moment, but a 'hǎoxiào' person is currently making you laugh.

❌ 他的衣服很好笑。(Intending to say his clothes are strange/weird.)
✅ 他的衣服很奇怪。(His clothes are strange.)

Another mistake involves the intensity of the word. Sometimes learners use 好笑 when they actually mean 'ridiculous' in an insulting way, but their tone doesn't match. In Chinese, '真好笑' can be very biting. If you use it with a flat or angry tone, it sounds like 'You've got to be kidding me.' If you use it with a bright tone, it sounds like 'That's so funny!' Context and prosody (tone of voice) are vital here.

Lastly, avoid using 好笑 to describe yourself in a way that sounds arrogant. Instead of saying '我很好笑' (I am very funny), which can sound like you are praising your own comedic genius, it is better to say '我喜欢开玩笑' (I like to tell jokes) or '大家都觉得我挺幽默的' (Everyone thinks I'm quite humorous).

While 好笑 (hǎoxiào) is the most versatile term for 'funny,' several other words offer more precision depending on the context. Understanding these alternatives will significantly elevate your Chinese fluency and help you express specific types of humor.

幽默 (yōumò)
A loanword from 'humorous.' It usually refers to a person's character or a sophisticated, witty style of humor. It is more formal and respectful than 'hǎoxiào.'
搞笑 (gǎoxiào)
Literally 'making funny.' This is often used to describe someone who is intentionally trying to be funny, like a comedian or a 'class clown.' It can sometimes imply 'slapstick' or 'silly.'
滑稽 (huájī)
This refers to something comical or farcical, often in a physical or visual way. It carries a sense of 'grotesque' or 'clownish' humor.

比较：
1. 他很好笑 (He is funny - general).
2. 他很幽默 (He is humorous - personality trait).
3. 他很搞笑 (He is a joker/funny guy - intentional action).

For more negative or critical contexts, consider 可笑 (kěxiào). While it also means 'laughable,' it is much more likely to be used for 'ridiculous' or 'contemptible.' If someone makes a foolish mistake, you might say it's 'kěxiào' to emphasize their stupidity rather than your amusement. Another alternative is 逗趣 (dòuqu), which is a more playful, lighthearted way to say 'amusing' or 'teasingly funny,' often used for children or pets.

By choosing between 好笑, 幽默, and 搞笑, you can convey whether you are genuinely laughing, admiring someone's wit, or observing someone's attempt to be the life of the party. Mastering these distinctions is a hallmark of a B1-level learner moving toward B2.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The character '笑' (xiào) contains the 'bamboo' radical (⺮) at the top. Some etymologists suggest it represents the sound of wind through bamboo, which sounds like rustling laughter.

دليل النطق

UK /haʊ ʃiːˈaʊ/
US /haʊ ʃiˈaʊ/
The primary emphasis in natural speech is often placed on 'xiào' to highlight the action of laughing.
يتقافى مع
kěxiào (可笑) wúxiào (无效) shìxiào (失效) bàoxiào (报笑) míngxiào (名校) yàoxiào (药效) chángxiào (长效) shénxiào (神效)
أخطاء شائعة
  • Pronouncing 'hǎo' as a flat tone (1st tone).
  • Mispronouncing the 'x' in 'xiào' as an English 'sh' (it should be further forward in the mouth).
  • Failing to make 'xiào' a sharp, falling 4th tone.
  • Mumbling the 'i' in 'xiào' so it sounds like 'xào'.
  • Using the 2nd tone for 'hǎo' (háo) instead of the 3rd tone.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 2/5

The characters are relatively simple and common.

الكتابة 3/5

The 'xiào' character has many strokes and requires practice.

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1

这个很好笑。

This is very funny.

Subject + Adverb (很) + Adjective (好笑).

2

老师很好笑。

The teacher is very funny.

Using 'hěn' as a linker.

3

不好笑。

Not funny.

Negative form using 'bù'.

4

那个猫很好笑。

That cat is very funny.

Describing an animal.

5

好笑吗？

Is it funny?

Simple question with 'ma'.

6

我觉得好笑。

I think it's funny.

Using 'juéde' (to think).

7

他的名字很好笑。

His name is very funny.

Possessive 'de' + noun.

8

那个视频很好笑。

That video is very funny.

Describing media.

1

这是一个好笑的故事。

This is a funny story.

Attributive use with 'de'.

2

他说话的样子很好笑。

The way he speaks is very funny.

Describing a specific manner.

3

这个电影真好笑。

This movie is really funny.

Using 'zhēn' for emphasis.

4

妹妹的笑话不好笑。

Little sister's joke isn't funny.

Possessive + noun + negation.

5

你为什么觉得好笑？

Why do you think it's funny?

Question with 'wèishénme'.

6

那本书太好笑了。

That book was too funny.

Exclamatory 'tài...le'.

7

他做了一个好笑的动作。

He made a funny movement.

Adjective modifying a noun.

8

我觉得这一点也不好笑。

I don't think this is funny at all.

Using 'yìdiǎnyě bù' for 'not at all'.

1

虽然他很严肃，但有时候也挺好笑的。

Although he is serious, sometimes he is also quite funny.

Conjunction 'suīrán...dàn' (although...but).

2

我不觉得这个笑话有什么好笑的。

I don't think there's anything funny about this joke.

Using 'shénme' to mean 'any'.

3

他的表演有点好笑，但并不专业。

His performance is a bit funny, but not professional.

Adverb 'yǒudiǎn' (a bit).

4

这件事情听起来很好笑。

This matter sounds very funny.

Verbal complement 'tīngqǐlái' (sounds like).

5

你别拿这种事开玩笑，一点都不好笑。

Don't joke about this kind of thing; it's not funny at all.

Imperative 'bié' (don't).

6

他总是能发现生活里好笑的一面。

He can always find the funny side of life.

Noun phrase 'hǎoxiào de yīmiàn'.

7

看到他那个样子，我忍不住觉得好笑。

Seeing him like that, I couldn't help but find it funny.

Resultative 'rěnbuzhù' (can't help but).

8

这个错误犯得真好笑。

This mistake was made in a truly ridiculous/funny way.

Degree complement 'de'.

1

这种幽默感并不是每个人都觉得好笑的。

Not everyone finds this sense of humor funny.

Subjective perception of humor.

2

他这种自嘲的方式挺好笑的。

His self-deprecating way is quite funny.

Describing 'zìcháo' (self-deprecation).

3

电影的情节虽然荒诞，但非常好笑。

Although the plot is absurd, it is very funny.

Contrast between 'huāngdàn' (absurd) and 'hǎoxiào'.

4

你这么说就有点过分了，一点也不好笑。

It's a bit much for you to say that; it's not funny at all.

Using 'guòfèn' (over the top/excessive).

5

这个视频之所以好笑，是因为它的反差感。

The reason this video is funny is because of its sense of contrast.

Structure 'zhīsuǒyǐ...shì yīnwèi' (the reason...is because).

6

他故意装出一副好笑的样子来逗大家。

He deliberately put on a funny look to amuse everyone.

Using 'gùyì' (deliberately).

7

在那种严肃的场合，任何小动作都显得很好笑。

In that kind of serious occasion, any small movement seems very funny.

Using 'xiǎnde' (to appear/seem).

8

如果你觉得这很好笑，那你可能没看懂。

If you think this is funny, you might not have understood it.

Conditional 'rúguǒ...nà' (if...then).

1

这种冷笑话的好笑之处在于它的冷场感。

The funniness of this 'cold joke' lies in the awkward silence it creates.

Abstract noun phrase 'hǎoxiào zhī chù'.

2

他用一种近乎荒唐的好笑方式化解了尴尬。

He diffused the awkwardness in an almost absurdly funny way.

Complex adverbial phrase.

3

令人好笑的是，他居然把这件事给忘了。

What’s funny is that he actually forgot about this.

Introductory phrase 'lìngrén hǎoxiào de shì'.

4

这部剧通过好笑的对白揭示了深刻的社会问题。

This drama reveals profound social issues through funny dialogue.

Instrumental 'tōngguò' (through).

5

这种黑色幽默让某些观众感到好笑，却让另一些人感到不安。

This black humor makes some viewers feel amused, but others feel uneasy.

Contrast of emotional reactions.

6

他那副一本正经胡说八道的样子真好笑。

The way he talks nonsense with a straight face is truly funny.

Using the idiom 'yī běn zhèng jīng' (dead serious).

7

虽然场面一度失控，但事后想起来确实挺好笑的。

Although the scene was once out of control, it was indeed quite funny thinking back on it.

Time phrase 'shìhòu xiǎngqǐlái' (thinking back).

8

在这个语境下，‘好笑’更多地带有一种讽刺意味。

In this context, 'funny' carries more of a sarcastic meaning.

Linguistic analysis sentence.

1

他以一种举重若轻的姿态，将原本沉重的话题变得十分好笑。

With a poise of handling heavy weights as if they were light, he made the originally heavy topic very funny.

Using the idiom 'jǔ zhòng ruò qīng'.

2

这种幽默并非浅薄的好笑，而是蕴含着对人性的深刻洞察。

This humor is not shallow funniness, but contains profound insights into human nature.

Contrast 'bìng fēi... ér shì' (is not... but rather).

3

整篇小说充满了一种荒诞而又好笑的悲剧色彩。

The entire novel is filled with an absurd yet funny tragic color.

Complex literary description.

4

这种‘好笑’往往是建立在对他人的某种优越感之上的。

This 'funniness' is often built upon a certain sense of superiority over others.

Philosophical/Psychological analysis.

5

他那番说辞漏洞百出，简直好笑到了极点。

His statement was full of holes; it was simply ridiculous to the extreme.

Complement 'dào le jídiǎn' (to the extreme).

6

作者巧妙地利用了读者的预期，制造出一种出人意料的好笑效果。

The author skillfully utilized the reader's expectations to create an unexpected funny effect.

Describing literary techniques.

7

即便是在最绝望的境地，他也能用好笑的言语来慰藉同伴。

Even in the most desperate situations, he could comfort his companions with funny words.

Conjunction 'jíbiàn...yě' (even if...also).

8

这种文化的隔阂使得原本好笑的桥段在异国他乡变得难以理解。

This cultural gap makes the originally funny segments difficult to understand in a foreign land.

Abstract sociological observation.

تلازمات شائعة

非常好笑
一点也不好笑
挺好笑的
真好笑
觉得好笑
好笑的事情
太好笑了
好笑死了
令人好笑
不怎么好笑

العبارات الشائعة

好笑吗？

— Used to ask if someone finds something funny or to challenge a sarcastic laugh.

你觉得这很好笑吗？

有什么好笑的？

— What's so funny? Often used when someone is laughing and you don't know why.

你们在笑什么？有什么好笑的？

真是一件好笑的事。

— Truly a funny/ridiculous matter.

真是一件好笑的事，我把钥匙锁在车里了。

一点都不好笑。

— Not funny at all. Used to express displeasure or seriousness.

别说了，这一点都不好笑。

这也太好笑了吧！

— This is just too funny! A common reaction to extreme humor.

这也太好笑了吧，他竟然穿反了衣服！

一点不好笑。

— A simpler version of 'not funny at all.'

我觉得这个冷笑话一点不好笑。

笑话很好笑。

— The joke is funny.

他讲的笑话很好笑。

好笑的人。

— A funny person (could be positive or negative depending on context).

他是个很好笑的人。

好笑的视频。

— A funny video.

我刚看了一个好笑的视频。

好笑的表情。

— A funny expression/face.

小猫露出了好笑的表情。

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"啼笑皆非"

— Not knowing whether to laugh or cry; used for situations that are both funny and annoying.

他的解释让我啼笑皆非。

Formal/Literary
"捧腹大笑"

— To double up with laughter; to laugh uncontrollably.

大家听了他的故事都捧腹大笑。

Neutral
"忍俊不禁"

— Cannot help but smile/laugh.

看到他笨拙的样子，大家忍俊不禁。

Literary
"贻笑大方"

— To make a fool of oneself; to be laughed at by experts.

这种不成熟的作品拿出来，只会贻笑大方。

Formal
"哄堂大笑"

— The whole room bursting into laughter.

老师的幽默引起了全班哄堂大笑。

Neutral
"眉开眼笑"

— Beaming with joy; a face covered in smiles.

他听到了好消息，立刻眉开眼笑。

Neutral
"笑里藏刀"

— A dagger hidden behind a smile; to be friendly but treacherous.

你要小心他，他可是个笑里藏刀的人。

Neutral
"谈笑风生"

— To talk and laugh cheerfully; to be a brilliant conversationalist.

宴会上，他与宾客们谈笑风生。

Formal
"喜笑颜开"

— To light up with pleasure; to be very happy.

孩子们看到礼物，个个喜笑颜开。

Neutral
"破涕为笑"

— To turn tears into smiles; to smile through one's tears.

听了妈妈的安慰，小女孩终于破涕为笑。

Neutral

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

笑话 (xiàohua - joke)
笑容 (xiàoróng - smile)
笑声 (xiàoshēng - laughter)

الأفعال

笑 (xiào - to laugh)
开玩笑 (kāi wánxiào - to joke around)
嘲笑 (cháoxiào - to mock)

الصفات

好笑 (hǎoxiào - funny)
可笑 (kěxiào - laughable)
搞笑 (gǎoxiào - funny/making funny)

مرتبط

幽默
有趣
滑稽
逗
欢乐
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احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'Hǎo' as 'How' and 'Xiào' as 'Show.' When someone puts on a 'How-Show,' it's 'How-Xiào' (Funny)!

ربط بصري

Imagine a big yellow smiley face (笑) with a thumbs up (好) next to it.

Word Web

笑话 开玩笑 幽默 搞笑 哭笑不得 好笑 可笑 笑容

تحدٍّ

Try to find three things today that are 'hǎoxiào' and describe them to a friend using the 'tài...le' pattern.

أصل الكلمة

The word is a compound formed by the character '好' (hǎo) and '笑' (xiào). In ancient Chinese, '好' meant 'to be fond of' or 'good,' but in this modern adjectival construction, it functions as a prefix meaning 'easy to' or 'worthy of.'

المعنى الأصلي: Easily inducing laughter; worthy of a smile.

Sino-Tibetan (Mandarin Chinese).

السياق الثقافي

Be careful using 'hǎoxiào' with elders or superiors, as it can sometimes come across as disrespectful or flippant if the situation is serious.

English speakers often use 'funny' to mean 'weird.' Remember that in Chinese, 'hǎoxiào' is almost always about laughter, not weirdness.

周星驰 (Stephen Chow) movies are the definition of 'hǎoxiào' in Hong Kong/Mainland cinema. The variety show 'Happy Camp' (快乐大本营). The character 'Nezha' in recent animations often has 'hǎoxiào' moments.
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