Word information
Simplified捧哏
Traditional捧哏
Pinyinpěng gén
Part of speechDictionary
HSK 3.0Not listed
HSK 2.0Not listed
Chinese word dictionary
捧哏
pěng gén · straight man (supporting role in comic dialogue 對口相聲|对口相声[dui4 kou3 xiang4 sheng1]); (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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to hold or offer with both hands; to sing the praises of; classifier for what can be held in both hands
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