joek6謔谑

Jyutpingjoek6

Yaleyeuhk

Rare

Definition

To banter, mock, or jeer.

colloquialcommunicationemotion

How it's used

The character 謔 is almost exclusively found in the formal compound 開玩笑, which is the standard way to express joking or banter in Cantonese. While the character itself implies a sense of mockery or teasing, it is rarely used as a standalone verb in spoken language. Using it outside of this specific collocation will make your speech sound archaic or overly literary.

Common phrases

hoi1開waan4玩siu3笑

to joke or banter

Common mistake

Learners often mistake the formal character 謔 for a common verb, but it functions here as part of a fixed phrase. Do not attempt to use it as a standalone action like 'I am joking' as that would be grammatically incorrect.