Chinese word dictionary

恶作剧

èzuòjù · practical joke; prank; to play a practical joke

Word information

Simplified恶作剧
Traditional惡作劇
Pinyinèzuòjù
Part of speech动、名
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 恶作剧

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