捧哏

pěng gén

Dictionary entry

straight man (supporting role in comic dialogue 對口相聲|对口相声[dui4 kou3 xiang4 sheng1])

What does 捧哏 mean?

捧哏 (pěng gén) has the following dictionary meaning.

1straight man (supporting role in comic dialogue 對口相聲|对口相声[dui4 kou3 xiang4 sheng1])

2(of a straight man) to react with exasperation to the silliness of the funny man 逗哏[dou4 gen2]

Character breakdown

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捧pěngto hold or offer with both hands · to sing the praises of 哏génfunny · amusing

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How to pronounce 捧哏

捧哏

pěng gén

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