hoạt kê

[hwaːt̚˧˨ʔ ke˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) comical

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Chu Thông tuy cử chỉ ngôn ngữ rất hoạt kê, nhưng tâm tư lại rất tinh tế,[…]Although Zhū Cōng was very comical in his gestures and speech, he had a brilliant mind; […]

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “hoạt kê” mean?

(adjective) comical

Is “hoạt kê” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.