satire in Chinese
satire in Chinese is 讽刺 — satire means a form of writing, art, or performance that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people, institutions, or society.
satire in Chinese
讽刺
Pronounced: fěng cì
(uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
What does "satire" mean?
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noun A form of writing, art, or performance that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people, institutions, or society.
"The show is a satire of modern political life."
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satire in a sentence
- The show is a satire of modern political life.
- His novel is a sharp satire on corporate greed.
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What is "satire" in Chinese?
"satire" in Chinese is 讽刺. satire means: A form of writing, art, or performance that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people, institutions, or society.
How do you pronounce 讽刺?
"satire" in Chinese is 讽刺, pronounced "fěng cì".
How do you use "satire" in a sentence?
Example: "The show is a satire of modern political life." In Chinese, "satire" is 讽刺.
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