"riddles" in Chinese (Simplified)
谜语
Definition
用困惑的方式描述某事的简短问题或陈述,作为要解决的谜题,常用于娱乐。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于日常、娱乐、儿童场合。与笑话(为逗笑)、谜题(更复杂)不同。单数形式是“谜语”。
Examples
Children love solving riddles together in class.
孩子们喜欢在课堂上一起解**谜语**。
My father used to tell me riddles before bed.
我爸爸以前在睡前给我讲**谜语**。
There are many famous riddles in books and movies.
书籍和电影中有许多著名的**谜语**。
Some riddles are so tricky that even adults can't figure them out.
有些**谜语**非常难,连大人都猜不出来。
On long car rides, we pass the time by asking each other riddles.
在长途车程中,我们互相讲**谜语**打发时间。
He's great at making up his own riddles and challenging his friends.
他很擅长自己编**谜语**来考朋友。