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挖苦话
wākǔhuà
Description
挖苦话是故意说的、让别人不舒服的话，常常带着讽刺的意思。
"挖苦话" are deliberately said words meant to make others uncomfortable, often carrying a sarcastic meaning.
朋友之间开玩笑时也可能说几句挖苦话，但要小心别真的伤了人。
Friends might say some "挖苦话" jokingly, but be careful not to really hurt anyone.
Meanings
挖苦话wākǔhuà
sarcastic or mocking remark
他说了几句挖苦话，让我很生气。
He said a few sarcastic remarks that made me very angry.
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Notes
- Etymology
挖苦 (to taunt/mock) + 话 (words/speech), literally 'mocking words'.
- Nuance
implies deliberately hurtful, cutting speech, harsher than gentle teasing.
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