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可笑
kěxiào
Description
"可笑"用来说一件事很好笑，让人想笑。
"可笑" is used to say something is very funny and makes people want to laugh.
它也可以带一点看不起的意思，觉得别人做的事很傻。
It can also carry a bit of contempt, feeling that what others do is silly.
Meanings
可笑kěxiào
funny; laughable; amusing
他说的话很可笑。
What he said is ridiculous.
可笑kěxiào
ridiculous; absurd (with disdain)
这个想法太可笑了。
This idea is too ridiculous.
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Notes
- Etymology
可 (worthy of) + 笑 (laugh), literally 'worthy of laughter'.
- Nuance
can be neutral 'funny' or negative 'ridiculous/absurd' depending on context.
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