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开玩笑

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HSK 4

Meaning

  • to play a joke; to make fun of; to joke

Definition

开玩笑，指以幽默、戏谑的方式说话或做事，并非真实意图。

To joke, to jest; speaking or acting in a humorous or teasing manner, not meant seriously.

Usage

常用于口语，表示说话或行为带有玩笑性质，有时也用于反问或表示惊讶。

Commonly used in spoken language to indicate that words or actions are meant as a joke; sometimes used in rhetorical questions or to express surprise.

Examples

  • 1 别开玩笑，这件事很重要。 (Don't joke around; this matter is very important.)
  • 2 他总爱开玩笑，大家都很喜欢他。 (He always likes to joke, and everyone likes him very much.)
  • 3 你是在开玩笑吗？这怎么可能！ (Are you joking? How is that possible!)
  • 4 我开玩笑的，你别当真。 (I was just joking; don't take it seriously.)
  • 5 他们经常互相开玩笑，关系很好。 (They often joke with each other; their relationship is very good.)

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