诙

詼
huī
灰 + 讠

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 is a phonosemantic compound denoting humorous, teasing, or witty speech. The left side, 讠 (yán), is the speech radical, connecting it to language and talking. The right side, 灰 (huī, 'ash'), functions purely as a phonetic indicator, giving the pronunciation huī without contributing its meaning. The traditional form 詼 uses the full speech radical 言. The character is used in compounds to convey witty remarks, playful banter, or a humorous conversational disposition.

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