Meanings of 搞笑
By ear
Play it, then pick what 搞笑 means.
About 搞笑
Podcast: 搞笑
Podcast: 搞笑
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 搞笑
搞笑 (gǎoxiào) vs 幽默 (yōumò) — use 搞笑 for something overtly funny or hilarious, while 幽默 implies a more subtle or sophisticated sense of humor.
搞笑 is an informal term often used in casual conversations or social media. Be cautious not to use it in overly formal contexts; phrases like '幽默' (yōu mò) are more appropriate. Remember that the tone is critical; it should be pronounced with the third tone followed by the fourth tone.
While 搞笑 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it is relevant for learners at HSK 3 and above due to its conversational nature. Focus on the context of humor in dialogues and practice using it in sentences about funny experiences.
Learners often misuse 搞笑 by placing it in formal contexts, such as business emails. Instead, use it in casual conversations. For example, saying '这篇文章很搞笑' (This article is very funny) is correct, but saying '这份报告搞笑' (This report is funny) is inappropriate.
Pronunciation of 搞笑
Drill the tone of 搞笑, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 搞笑 to you
Let me explain 搞笑 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 搞笑 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 搞笑?
Learning Lab
Knowing 搞笑 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component characters
How to say funny in Chinese
“funny” in Chinese is搞笑
搞笑 (gǎo xiào) means 'funny' or 'hilarious' and is commonly used to describe something that provokes laughter or amusement. It can refer to jokes, situations, or performances that are entertaining and light-hearted.
When to use 搞笑
搞笑 is an informal term often used in casual conversations or social media. Be cautious not to use it in overly formal contexts; phrases like '幽默' (yōu mò) are more appropriate. Remember that the tone is critical; it should be pronounced with the third tone followed by the fourth tone.
搞笑 or something close to it
搞笑 (gǎoxiào) vs 幽默 (yōumò) — use 搞笑 for something overtly funny or hilarious, while 幽默 implies a more subtle or sophisticated sense of humor.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 搞笑 by placing it in formal contexts, such as business emails. Instead, use it in casual conversations. For example, saying '这篇文章很搞笑' (This article is very funny) is correct, but saying '这份报告搞笑' (This report is funny) is inappropriate.
Write 搞笑
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 搞笑 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 搞笑?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 搞笑
Yes, you can describe someone as 搞笑 if they have a humorous personality or often make others laugh.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 搞笑?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.