"ribbing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 取笑（友善地）
• 开玩笑

Definition

朋友之间友善的取笑或玩笑，通常是轻松、没有恶意的。有时也指布料上的凸纹，但最常见的是指朋友间的打趣。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Ribbing” 多在熟人或朋友间使用，表达轻松、无恶意的玩笑。有时可说 'gentle ribbing'。不用于伤人的批评。用作名词。

Examples

The team gave him some ribbing for missing the goal.

队友们因为他没进球开了一些**玩笑**。

His friends' ribbing made him smile.

朋友们的**取笑**让他笑了起来。

She enjoyed the gentle ribbing at the dinner table.

她很喜欢饭桌上的友善**玩笑**。

Don't worry, it's just some friendly ribbing.

别担心，这只是朋友间的**玩笑**。

He can handle a bit of ribbing, so go ahead and tease him.

他能接受一点**取笑**，所以大胆开玩笑吧。

A little friendly ribbing can make everyone feel more comfortable.

一点友善的**玩笑**能让大家更放松。