"jokingly" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 开玩笑地

Definition

做事或说话是开玩笑的，并非认真。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

表示不是认真，是带有幽默或开玩笑的语气。常与'say'（说）、'answer'（回答）等动词连用。不要与动词'ing'形式“joking”混淆。用于表明说话者是想开玩笑。

Examples

He jokingly called himself the best cook in the world.

他**开玩笑地**称自己是世界上最好的厨师。

She jokingly asked if she could have dessert for breakfast.

她**开玩笑地**问能不能早餐吃甜点。

My friend jokingly said I was late as usual.

我的朋友**开玩笑地**说我像往常一样迟到。

"You owe me a million dollars," he said jokingly.

“你欠我一百万美元，”他**开玩笑地**说。

I jokingly threatened to eat all the pizza if they were late again.

我**开玩笑地**威胁说他们再迟到就把所有披萨吃光。

He apologized jokingly, knowing I wasn't really upset.

他**开玩笑地**道歉，知道我其实并不生气。