Humor
The lighter side of wuxia — comedy, absurdity, and Jin Yong's wit
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The Funniest Moments in Jin Yong's Novels
Zhou Botong's childish antics, Wei Xiaobao's outrageous lies — the comedy gold hidden inside martial arts epics.
Wei Xiaobao: The Funniest Character in Chinese Literature
A lying, cheating, cowardly rogue who somehow becomes the most powerful man in China — Jin Yong's comedic masterpiece.
Zhou Botong: The Old Urchin Who Never Grew Up
A martial arts grandmaster with the mind of a child — the character who proves that true freedom means never taking yourself seriously.
Jin Yong's Humor: The Comedy Hidden Inside the Tragedy
Jin Yong is remembered for epic battles and tragic romances. But his novels are also genuinely funny — full of absurd situations, witty dialogue, and...
The Humor of Jin Yong: Comedy in the Martial World
Jin Yong is remembered for epic battles and tragic romances. But he was also genuinely funny, and his comedy reveals as much about his characters as his...