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Definition
The punchline or funny part of a joke, picture, or video; the thing that makes something funny.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the precise moment or element in a performance or story that triggers laughter. It is frequently used in the context of stand up comedy or internet memes to analyze why something is perceived as funny. When someone has a low笑點, it implies they are easily amused and find things funny that others might not.
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The jokes in this movie are so low-brow, it makes me feel awkward.
For that joke you told, where exactly is the funny part?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 幽默感, which refers to a person's general sense of humor. While 幽默感 is a personality trait, 笑點 is a specific point within a piece of content.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
