滑稽

• Pinyin: huá jī
• Hanzi breakdown: 滑 = 氵+ 骨 (slippery); 稽 = 禾 + 尤 + 旨 (examine)

Meaning

Funny in an absurd or ridiculous way; comical; laughably odd.

Often implies gentle mockery or amusement at something silly or out of place. Stronger than 有趣, closer to 'ridiculous' or 'farcical.' Common in literary and theatrical contexts.

Examples

1. 他的表情太滑稽了，全场都笑了起来。 His expression was so ridiculous that the whole crowd burst out laughing.
2. 这部喜剧中的角色言行举止十分滑稽。 The characters in this comedy are downright absurd in the way they speak and act.
3. 这种解释听起来荒诞滑稽，没有任何说服力。 This explanation sounds absurd and laughable, and it isn’t convincing at all.

Usage Guide

Context: humor, entertainment, criticism

Tone: humorous

Do Say

• 他的表演风格幽默滑稽，深受观众喜爱。(His performance style is humorous and comical, greatly loved by audiences.)
• 那个场面实在太滑稽，让人忍俊不禁。(That scene was so absurdly funny that no one could hold back laughter.)

Don't Say

• 这很滑稽 to mean 'this is interesting' — use 有趣 for positive curiosity; 滑稽 leans toward absurdity or mockery

Origin & History

滑 (slippery/evasive) + 稽 (examine/delay) — historically meant 'artful evasion,' evolved to mean 'comical'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal