谑而不虐
xuè'ér​bù​nüè

gentle banter

  • created sense approved 谑而不虐/謔而不虐 · xuè'ér​bù​nüè · gentle banter — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    谑而不虐 / 謔而不虐

    xuè'ér​bù​nüè

    gentle banter

    To tease or joke with someone without being mean or causing embarrassment; playful banter that does not cross the line.

    谑 (literal) → 谑/謔 · xuè · to joke; to tease; tease 而 (literal) → 而 · ér · but 不 (literal) → 不 · bù · not 虐 (literal) → 虐 · nüè · cruel

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