verb HSK 4
to tease · to play with · to amuse · funny
Meaning
逗 primarily means to tease, amuse, or play with someone in a lighthearted way. It often implies making someone laugh or smile through playful interaction. The character can also describe something or someone as funny or amusing.
Usage
Commonly used in informal contexts when talking about playful teasing, making jokes, or entertaining children and pets. Often appears in compounds like 逗乐 (to amuse) or 逗笑 (to make laugh). The tone is generally positive and affectionate, not mean-spirited.
Examples
- 01这个小孩真逗，总是说些有趣的话。, .This kid is really amusing, always saying funny things.
- 02别逗我了，我知道你在开玩笑。, .Stop teasing me, I know you're joking.
Common collocations
- 逗人笑to make people laugh
- 逗孩子to play with a child
- 真逗really funny
- 逗闷子to amuse oneself when bored
Antonyms
Origin
The character 逗 contains the walking radical 辶, suggesting movement or action, combined with 豆 (bean), which serves as a phonetic component.