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“humorous” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyōu mò

Example

他很幽默。tā hěn yōu mò

He is very funny.

Illustration for 幽默 (humorous)

How to say “humorous” in Chinese

“Humorous” in Chinese is 幽默 (yōu mò).

A light touch of wit that makes a person or remark pleasantly funny without being blunt.

Full entry for 幽默: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 幽默

孩子们喜欢那个幽默的老师。hái zi men xǐ huān nà ge yōu mò de lǎo shī

The children like that funny teacher.

Tips for using 幽默

  • In everyday conversation, this word often gives warm praise for a person's manner, even when no single joke is being discussed.

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