fǎn​yǔ

irony

Senses

反语/ 反語 fǎn​yǔ irony

Words used to express the opposite of their literal meaning, often for irony or sarcasm; same as 反话 fǎn​huà

反语/ 反語 fǎn​yǔ fanqie

(bound form) An ancient method of Chinese pronunciation notation using two characters to spell a third; same as 反切 fǎn​qiè

反语/ 反語 fǎn​yǔ rhetorical question

A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer

反语/ 反語 fǎn​yǔ prevarication

The use of ambiguous or evasive language to avoid telling the truth

References

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