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取笑
qǔxiào
Description
"取笑"的意思是说别人的坏话或缺点，让大家笑，有一点不友好。
"取笑" means to talk about someone's faults or shortcomings to make others laugh, which is somewhat unfriendly.
我们不应该取笑别人，因为这样会让他们很难过。
We shouldn't 取笑 others because it makes them feel very sad.
Meanings
取笑qǔxiào
to make fun of; to laugh at someone
别取笑他，他已经很努力了。
Don't make fun of him; he's already trying hard.
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Notes
- Etymology
取 (take) + 笑 (laugh), literally 'take laughter from someone'.
- Nuance
取笑 targets a person's flaws; 开玩笑 is neutral, friendly joking.
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