英文也有通假字，叫 “pun”。

Pun

A pun is a joke that plays on the multiple meanings of a word, or on two words that sound the same. Authors make use of pun to add humor, or sometimes, the author exploits the double meaning of words in order to add ambiguity or make a statement.

Examples of Pun:

1. You were right, so I left.

2. Geometry is so pointless.

3. It's hard to beat scrambled eggs for breakfast!

 

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