Definition
俏皮话 is a type of humorous or clever remark in Chinese that plays on words, double meanings, or unexpected twists. It often involves puns, irony, or satire, and is common in everyday banter, jokes, and folk wisdom (like 歇后语 or 'two-part allegorical sayings'). Unlike straightforward 幽默 (humor), 俏皮话 specifically refers to a short, witty utterance — a quip or wisecrack — that may carry a sarcastic edge or a playful hidden meaning.
n.
witty remarkquipwisecrack(sometimes) double entendreplay on words
Examples
- ，俏皮话。Tā shuōhuà hěn yōumò, zǒng shì xǐhuan shuō qiào pí huà.He is very humorous and always likes to crack witty remarks.
- 俏皮话，。Zhè jù qiào pí huà yòng le shuāngguān, ràng rén tīng le rěn bú zhù xiào.This witty remark uses a pun, making people laugh involuntarily.
- 俏皮话，。Lǎo Běijīng rén liáotiān shí cháng yòng qiào pí huà, tīng qǐlái tèbié yǒu wèidao.Old Beijing natives often use witty remarks when chatting; they sound especially flavorful.
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