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March 24, 2026
诙(詼)huī(hui1)
The character 诙 (huī) primarily means to tease or joke with someone, often in a lighthearted or whimsical manner. It can also imply ridicule or mockery, depending on the context, making it important to understand the tone when using it. This word is often found in informal settings where humor and jesting are appropriate.
Strokes8Radical讠Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, humor often plays a significant role in social interactions, especially in informal settings. The ability to joke and tease is seen as a way to build rapport among friends, but it is essential to know the limits to avoid offending someone.
Memory Tip
Imagine a playful jester (the character 诙) juggling jokes and teasing the audience with humor. The top part resembles a speech bubble, indicating communication, while the bottom suggests a playful action. Picture the jester saying 'huī' as they toss a joke in the air.
Meanings of 诙
huī(hui1)
1to tease, to joke with; to ridicule, to mock
2whimsical
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About 诙
诙Simplified
詼Traditional
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动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
调侃 (tiáokǎn) vs 讽刺 (fěngcì) — use 诙 when the tone is lighthearted and playful, while 调侃 can imply a more teasing or sarcastic tone, and 讽刺 carries a sharper, more critical edge.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a playful jester (the character 诙) juggling jokes and teasing the audience with humor. The top part resembles a speech bubble, indicating communication, while the bottom suggests a playful action. Picture the jester saying 'huī' as they toss a joke in the air.
Usage Notes
While 诙 is informal and suited for casual conversations, it can carry a negative connotation if used to mock someone excessively. Be cautious of the context and the relationship with the person you are joking with. Common collocations include 诙谐 (huīxié - humorous) and 诙语 (huīyǔ - joke).
HSK Study Tips
Though 诙 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of humor in Chinese. Focus on related words like 诙谐 to expand your vocabulary in this context. This character can be useful when discussing literature or social interactions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, humor often plays a significant role in social interactions, especially in informal settings. The ability to joke and tease is seen as a way to build rapport among friends, but it is essential to know the limits to avoid offending someone.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 诙 with more formal words for humor, like 幽默 (yōumò). A common error might be saying '我很诙' (Wǒ hěn huī), which should be corrected to '我很幽默' (Wǒ hěn yōumò) to express being humorous appropriately.
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Grammar Patterns of 诙
诙 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 3 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
这本书____谐幽默，妙语趣话随处可见。
The book is witty and peppered with good one-liners.
The book is witty and peppered with good one-liners.
2
宴会常常会因为一些非常诙谐的讲话而气氛活跃，热闹非凡。
yàn huì cháng cháng huì yīn wéi yī xiē fēi cháng huī xié de jiǎng huà ér qì fēn huó yuè， ， rè nào fēi。
The dinner was often a riotous affair enlivened by superbly witty speeches.
3
讲演中满是即兴之词和诙谐离题之语.
jiǎng yǎn zhōng mǎn shì jí xīng zhī cí hé huī xié lí tí zhī yǔ.
The speech was full of ad - libs and witty asides.
4
该剧讲的是遭到背叛的痛苦，语言诙谐，充满智慧。
gāi jù jiǎng de shì zāo dào bèi pàn de tòng kǔ， ， yǔ yán huī， xié ， chōng mǎn。
The play deals wittily and intelligently with the pain of betrayal.
Cultural Notes for 诙
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, humor often plays a significant role in social interactions, especially in informal settings. The ability to joke and tease is seen as a way to build rapport among friends, but it is essential to know the limits to avoid offending someone.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, humor is often direct and can be more sarcastic, while in Chinese culture, humor can be more subtle and context-dependent, requiring a deeper understanding of relationships and social norms.
Word Family of 诙
Words Containing This Character2
诙谐humorous詼諧
诙huīwhimsical詼
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Compound Meaning
What does 诙谐 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 诙
No, 诙 is best reserved for informal contexts, as it implies jesting and teasing.
Yes, while it can be humorous, it can also imply ridicule if used inappropriately.
You can say '他总是喜欢诙笑' (Tā zǒng shì xǐhuān huīxiào) meaning 'He always likes to joke around.'
