诙

詼
huī
灰 + 讠
Frequency#3978

Definitions

huī whimsical; humorous

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 灰 represents the sound. Simplified form of 詼.

Semantic: 讠 Phonetic: 灰

About

The character "诙", whose traditional form is "詼", is structurally composed of the semantic component "言" (speech) combined with the phonetic component "灰" (ashes). This composition suggests its original meaning was related to a type of speech or verbal expression, with "灰" likely providing both sound and a conceptual hint of something reduced or broken down. Historically, the character carried the sense of banter or ridicule, implying speech that playfully dismantles or teases. Over time, its meaning softened and specialized, moving away from potential harshness to denote specifically humorous or jesting speech, as seen in the modern word "诙谐" meaning witty or humorous.

Example Sentences Hide

他的话语很诙谐。

Tā de huà yǔ hěn huīxié.

His words are very humorous.

这个故事很诙谐。

Zhège gùshì hěn huīxié.

This story is very humorous.

他总爱讲诙谐的笑话。

Tā zǒng ài jiǎng huīxié de xiàohua.

He always likes to tell humorous jokes.

她的幽默感带有诙谐的色彩。

Tā de yōumò gǎn dài yǒu huīxié de sècǎi.

Her sense of humor has a witty tone.

这部电影以诙谐的方式探讨了深刻的话题。

Zhè bù diànyǐng yǐ huīxié de fāngshì tàntǎo le shēnkè de huàtí.

This movie explores profound topics in a humorous way.

作者用诙谐的笔触描绘了社会的百态。

Zuòzhě yòng huīxié de bǐchù miáohuì le shèhuì de bǎitài.

The author uses a witty brushstroke to depict all aspects of society.

他的演讲虽然诙谐，但内涵十分深刻。

Tā de yǎnjiǎng suīrán huīxié, dàn nèihán shífēn shēnkè.

Although his speech is humorous, its meaning is very profound.

在这种诙谐轻松的氛围中，人们更容易接受新思想。

Zài zhè zhǒng huīxié qīngsōng de fēnwéi zhōng, rénmen gèng róngyì jiēshòu xīn sīxiǎng.

In such a humorous and relaxed atmosphere, people are more likely to accept new ideas.

Related Characters

Component: 灰

恢 炭 盔 咴 詼

Component: 讠

说 话 论 认 计 许 设 记 该 让 识 议 证 调

Example Words

诙谐