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挖苦
wākǔ
Description
挖苦的意思是用刻薄的话来讽刺或取笑别人，让人听了不舒服。
The meaning of 挖苦 is to use harsh words to mock or ridicule others, making them feel uncomfortable.
朋友之间最好不要挖苦对方，因为这样很容易伤感情。
It's best for friends not to 挖苦 each other, as it can easily hurt feelings.
Meanings
挖苦wākǔ
to mock or ridicule with sharp, sarcastic words
他考试没考好，同学还挖苦他。
He didn't do well on the exam, and his classmates mocked him.
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Notes
- Nuance
挖苦 stresses using cutting words to hurt; 讽刺 is broader satire, often less personal.
- Etymology
挖 (dig) + 苦 (bitter), literally 'digging out someone's bitterness/faults'.
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