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嘲 (cháo) — use 讥 (jī) when implying scornful ridicule rather than simply mocking without malice.
Be cautious when using 讥, as it carries a negative connotation and may be considered offensive in certain contexts. It is generally used in informal settings and should be avoided in formal writing. Common collocations include 讥笑 (jīxiào, to ridicule) and 讥讽 (jīfěng, to satirize).
Though 讥 is not an HSK level word, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to communication and expression, such as 说 (shuō, to speak) and 骂 (mà, to scold). Students should focus on the tone and context when using this word to ensure clarity in their communication.
Learners often confuse 讥 with similar-sounding characters like 急 (jí, urgent) due to pronunciation. A common error is using it in a neutral context, such as saying 讥好 (jī hǎo) to mean 'to praise', which is incorrect. Instead, use it strictly for mocking.
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Etymology of 讥
Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 几 represents the sound. Simplified form of 譏.
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How to say to ridicule in Chinese
“to ridicule” in Chinese is讥
The character 讥 (jī) means to ridicule or mock someone, often in a sarcastic or derisive manner. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is being made fun of, either in jest or with malicious intent. The nuance can imply a level of scorn or disapproval in the act of mocking.
When to use 讥
Be cautious when using 讥, as it carries a negative connotation and may be considered offensive in certain contexts. It is generally used in informal settings and should be avoided in formal writing. Common collocations include 讥笑 (jīxiào, to ridicule) and 讥讽 (jīfěng, to satirize).
讥 or something close to it
嘲 (cháo) — use 讥 (jī) when implying scornful ridicule rather than simply mocking without malice.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 讥 with similar-sounding characters like 急 (jí, urgent) due to pronunciation. A common error is using it in a neutral context, such as saying 讥好 (jī hǎo) to mean 'to praise', which is incorrect. Instead, use it strictly for mocking.
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Grammar Patterns of 讥
讥 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他的眼里是不是闪过一丝____讽？
Was there a glint of mockery in his eyes?
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Frequently Asked Questions about 讥
No, 讥 is typically used in informal contexts and may be inappropriate in formal writing.
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