trào lộng
Definition
- 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.)