皮肉 — meaning in English
hiniku
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English meaning
- cynical adj Distrustful of people's sincerity, believing that self-interest is the real motive behind most actions.
- cynicism noun A general distrust of people's sincerity, or the belief that self-interest drives most human behaviour.
- sarcasm noun A sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.
- satire noun A form of writing, art, or performance that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people, institutions, or society.
Senses
皮肉 is used for these senses in English:
- cynical Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
- cynicism (countable) A scornfully pessimistic comment or act.
- sarcasm (uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using verbal irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and sneering.
- satire (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.