调侃 (tiáo kǎn): Banter (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

Were you just bantering with me, or were you sincerely offering advice?

He wasn't bantering with malicious intent, but merely trying to ease the tense atmosphere with humor.

At friends' gatherings, we never banter about each other's privacy.

He bantered about his recent misfortunes in a light tone, appearing very philosophical.