Definition
哏 is a colloquial adjective (stative verb) used especially in Beijing dialect and相声 (crosstalk) performances to describe something hilariously funny or clown-like in speech or behavior. It's more informal and niche than 好笑 or 有趣.
s.v.
funnyamusingcomical (colloquial, often used in crosstalk and northern dialects)
Examples
- 哏。Tā de xiàohuà zhēn gén.His joke is really funny.
- 哏。Zhège xiàngsheng yǎnyuán biǎoyǎn de tèbié gén.This crosstalk performer's act is especially amusing.
- 哏，。Tā shuōhuà de yàngzi hěn gén, dàjiā dōu xiào le.The way he talks is very funny, everyone laughed.
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