Chinese

dòu
Meaning: to tease; funny
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

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Example sentences

他說話真逗,把大家都逗笑了。
他说话真逗,把大家都逗笑了。
He speaks really funnily, making everyone laugh.
他是一個非常幽默的人,總是能逗大家開心。
He is a very humorous person and can always make everyone laugh.
他說話非常風趣,常常逗得大家哈哈大笑。
He speaks very humorously and often makes everyone roar with laughter.
爸爸在弟弟的腋窩下搔癢,逗得他哈哈大笑。
Dad tickled my younger brother's armpits, making him laugh out loud.
小丑在臺上表演,逗得孩子們哈哈大笑。
The clown performs on stage, making the children laugh loudly.

Usage Notes

Can be used as an adjective meaning 'funny' or a verb meaning 'to tease' or 'to amuse'.

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