Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Satirical and humorous; mocking in a witty way: Describes a style of expression, often in literature or speech, that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock its subject.
   • Burlesque: Pertaining to a comedic or ludicrous imitation that is exaggerated for humorous effect.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Phong cách viết của ông ấy rất trào lộng. (His writing style is very satirical and humorous.)
  • Đó là một vở kịch trào lộng về giới chính trị. (That is a burlesque play about the political world.)
  • Truyện ngắn mang tính trào lộng sâu sắc. (The short story has a deeply mocking wit.)

Advanced Usage

• Used primarily to describe a tone, genre, or style (e.g., - satirical literature, - satirical poetry).
• Often implies a dual purpose: to amuse and to offer a critical, sometimes sharp, social or political commentary.

Variants and Related Words

• Chế giễu (v): to ridicule, to deride. (Focuses more on mockery, with less inherent emphasis on humor.)
• Giễu nhại (v/n): to parody; a parody. (Focuses on humorous imitation.)
• Châm biếm (v/n): to satirize; satire. (Often sharper and more critical than .)

Synonyms

• Satirical: containing or using satire.
• Mocking: showing contempt or ridicule.
• Burlesque: involving ludicrous or mocking imitation.
• Witty and derisive: cleverly and humorously scornful.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Giọng điệu trào lộng: a satirical/mocking tone.
  • Nhà văn dùng giọng điệu trào lộng để phê phán thói hư tật xấu. (The writer used a satirical tone to criticize bad habits.)
• Cái cười trào lộng: satirical laughter; laughter that carries mockery.
  • Tác phẩm để lại một cái cười trào lộng đầy suy ngẫm. (The work leaves behind thoughtful, satirical laughter.)