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The word "幽默" is formed by combining the character "幽" (yōu), which conveys meanings like secluded or subtle, with "默" (mò), meaning silent or quiet, to phonetically approximate the English word "humor" while semantically implying a nuanced, subdued type of wit. This term was intentionally coined in the early 20th century as a translation for "humor" by selecting characters that together suggest depth and quiet amusement.
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这个故事很幽默。
他的演讲充满了幽默。
幽默的语言能让沟通更轻松。
她以幽默的方式化解了尴尬的场面。
尽管工作压力很大，但他总能用幽默感感染周围的人。