sarcasm in Chinese
sarcasm in Chinese is 挖苦 — sarcasm means a sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.
sarcasm in Chinese
挖苦
Pronounced: wā kǔ
(uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using verbal irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and sneering.
What does "sarcasm" mean?
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noun A sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.
""Oh, brilliant plan," he said, dripping with sarcasm."
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sarcasm in a sentence
- "Oh, brilliant plan," he said, dripping with sarcasm.
- Her sarcasm made it hard to tell if she was joking or genuinely annoyed.
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What is "sarcasm" in Chinese?
"sarcasm" in Chinese is 挖苦. sarcasm means: A sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.
How do you pronounce 挖苦?
"sarcasm" in Chinese is 挖苦, pronounced "wā kǔ".
How do you use "sarcasm" in a sentence?
Example: ""Oh, brilliant plan," he said, dripping with sarcasm." In Chinese, "sarcasm" is 挖苦.
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