开玩笑 kāiwánxiào
to joke / to kid
开玩笑 (kāiwánxiào) means "to joke / to kid" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 开玩笑
辞职
cízhí
to quit one's job
全职
quánzhí
full-time
难听
nántīng
unpleasant to hear / ugly (of sound)
好笑
hǎoxiào
funny / laughable
吓
xià
to scare / to frighten
幽默
yōumò
humor
Frequently asked questions
What does 开玩笑 (kāiwánxiào) mean in Chinese?
开玩笑 (kāiwánxiào) means "to joke / to kid" in Chinese. 开玩笑 (kāiwánxiào) means "to joke / to kid" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 开玩笑 in a sentence?
Use 开玩笑 (kāiwánxiào) the way you would use "to joke / to kid" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 开玩笑?
Common words that pair with 开玩笑 include 辞职, 全职, 难听, 好笑, 吓. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 开玩笑 (kāiwánxiào) and 厉害 (lìhai)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 开玩笑 means "to joke / to kid"; 厉害 means "awesome / impressive / intense". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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