- 看笑话 kànxiàohua to watch someone failTo watch with amusement as someone makes a fool of themselves or experiences misfortune; to enjoy a laugh at another person's expense.
- 说笑话 shuōxiàohua to tell jokesTo tell funny stories or amusing things intended to make people laugh
- 闹笑话 nàoxiàohua to make a fool of oneselfto make a stupid mistake; to commit a gaffe or do something ridiculous due to a lack of knowledge, experience, or care
- 荤笑话 hūnxiàohua dirty jokedirty jokes; jokes of an obscene or vulgar nature
- 笑话儿 xiàohuar jokea joke, jest, or funny story; also refers to a ridiculous or laughable mistake
- 冷笑话 lěngxiàohua corny jokea bad or corny joke; specifically a joke that is intentionally not funny or relies on puns to create an awkward silence or a "cold" atmosphere
- 讲笑话 jiǎngxiàohua to tell a joketo tell a joke or funny story