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挖苦

wā kuHSK 7

挖苦 (wā ku) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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verb 动

  1. Englishto speak sarcastically or ironically

    • EX
      就算他做错了，你也不应该当着大家的面挖苦他。

      Even if he made a mistake, you should not make sarcastic remarks about him in front of everyone.

    • EX
      他说话总是带点挖苦的意味，让人听了很不舒服。

      There is always a sarcastic edge to the way he speaks, which makes people uncomfortable.