hoạt kê

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Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Humorous / Comedic: Describes a style, work, or performance that is intentionally funny, amusing, or satirical. This term is often used in literary or artistic contexts and is considered somewhat classical or formal in modern Vietnamese.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đó là một vở kịch hoạt kê rất thú vị. (That is a very interesting comedic play.)
  • Anh ấy có tài viết truyện hoạt kê. (He has a talent for writing humorous stories.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used to classify genres, such as in literature or theater. It is less commonly used in everyday casual conversation to describe something spontaneously funny.

Variants and Related Words

• Hài kịch (n): Comedy (as a genre).

  • Tôi thích xem hài kịch. (I like to watch comedy.)

• Khôi hài (adj): Humorous, funny (a more common synonym).

  • Câu chuyện của anh ấy thật khôi hài. (His story is truly humorous.)

Synonyms

• Humorous: Causing lighthearted laughter and amusement.
• Comedic: Relating to comedy in style or character.
• Funny: Causing laughter or amusement.

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