je5 siu3惹笑
Jyutpingje5 siu3
Yaleyéh siu
Definition
To make people laugh; comical or funny.
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How it's used
Use this term to describe something that naturally provokes laughter or has a humorous quality. It is often applied to performances, jokes, or even someone's awkward behavior. Unlike simply saying funny, it carries a sense of being amusing or comical in a way that invites a reaction.
Examples
The joke he told is really funny.
This performance is so comical, why aren't you laughing?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搞笑, which usually describes a person or an intentional act of trying to be funny. 惹笑 focuses more on the quality of being inherently amusing or causing laughter.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
