哏
funny; hilarious; punchline
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
funny; hilarious; amusing
dialectPrimarily used in northern Chinese dialects, especially in the context of crosstalk (xiangsheng) comedy. Often reduplicated as 哏儿 (génr) in Beijing dialect.
This crosstalk is hilarious; it had the audience in stitches.
The way this kid laughs is kind of funny.
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He's dressed really funny today.
noun
punchline; gag; funny remark or action
dialectA technical term in Chinese crosstalk (xiangsheng) comedy. 逗哏 (dòu gén) refers to the lead comedian who delivers punchlines, while 捧哏 (pěng gén) is the straight man who sets up the jokes.
He's the one who delivers the punchlines, while his partner sets them up.
There are so many gags in this routine that the audience can't stop laughing.
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Learning how to deliver punchlines and set up gags is basic training for crosstalk performers.