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妙语解颐
miào​yǔ​jiě​yí

to crack a smile at a witty remark

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  1. 妙语 妙語 miào​yǔ
    witticism
    A clever, witty, or profound remark; a wisecrack or catchphrase.
  2. 解颐 解頤 jiě​yí
    to smile broadly
    (literary) to break into a broad smile; to laugh heartily; literally to loosen one's jaw from laughter