jau1 mak6 gam2幽默感

Jyutpingjau1 mak6 gam2

Yaleyāu mahk gám

名詞

Definition

Sense of humour; the ability to express or appreciate humour.

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How it's used

Possessing this quality is often described as having a good sense of humour, but it is frequently used to evaluate someone's personality during social interactions. It is common to pair this with the verb 具備 or simply use the structure 幾有幽默感 to describe someone who is fun to be around. It implies an ability to both deliver and appreciate wit, rather than just being a funny person.

Examples

keoi5佢fan6份jan4人hou2好jau5有jau1幽mak6默gam2感，seng4成jat6日gong2講siu3笑。

He has a great sense of humour and is always cracking jokes.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢jau5有mou5冇jau1幽mak6默gam2感aa4呀？

Do you think he has a sense of humour?

Common phrases

hou2好jau5有jau1幽mak6默gam2感

to have a great sense of humour

kyut3缺fat6乏jau1幽mak6默gam2感

to lack a sense of humour

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone who is just being silly or making a fool of themselves, as it specifically refers to a sophisticated or clever type of humour. It is a positive trait, so do not use it to describe someone who is being offensive or mean-spirited.