幽默

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 幽默 (yōu mò)

幽默 is an adjective describing someone or something that has humor or is humorous. It is commonly used to compliment a person's personality or the style of entertainment, such as movies or speeches.

Usage and Nuance

When you say someone is 幽默, you imply they have a witty, funny, or entertaining way of speaking or behaving that makes others laugh or feel relaxed. It often carries a positive tone and is used in casual and formal contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 幽默 (a humorous person): used to describe someone with a good sense of humor.
  • 幽默 (sense of humor): refers to the ability to perceive or express humor.
  • 幽默 (humorous words): funny remarks or jokes.

Tips

幽默 is often confused with (gǎo xiào), which means 'funny' or 'comical' but can sometimes imply silliness. 幽默 tends to be more refined and intelligent humor. Use 幽默 to praise someone's wit or a sophisticated style of humor.

Example Sentences

He is a very humorous person and can always make everyone laugh.

This movie has a strong sense of humor and is suitable for the whole family.

His humorous remarks eased the tense atmosphere.