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捉弄
zhuōnòng
Description
捉弄的意思是故意和别人开玩笑，让他觉得不舒服或者难堪。
The meaning of 捉弄 is to deliberately joke with someone, making them feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.
这个词常常带一点不好的意思，因为被捉弄的人可能会生气。
This word often has a slightly negative meaning because the person being 捉弄 might get angry.
Meanings
捉弄zhuōnòng
to tease, make fun of, or play tricks on someone
他喜欢捉弄自己的弟弟。
He likes to tease his younger brother.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
捉弄 usually implies teasing that embarrasses or annoys someone, more negative than 开玩笑.
- Etymology
捉 (to grab) + 弄 (to play with), literally 'to toy with' a person.
In videos
“我们在这里鬼混，然后捉弄这些平民。”
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