This is the 3642nd most frequent Chinese word.
笑话
"笑话" means "joke" or "something funny."
In this sentence, "笑话" refers to a humorous story intended to make people laugh.
这个笑话太好笑了,我忍不住大笑起来。
This joke is so funny that I couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Here, "笑话" is used in the context of teasing or ridiculing someone with the intention to amuse or deride.
不要拿别人的错误开笑话,这是不礼貌的。
Don't make fun of others' mistakes; it's disrespectful.
In this sentence, "笑话" refers to a subject of ridicule or a laughingstock due to an action or mistake.