dull-witted; rash and reckless
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
dull-witted; rash and reckless; acting impulsively without thinking
informalUsed to describe someone who acts thoughtlessly, impulsively, or in a clumsy, socially awkward manner. Often implies a lack of sophistication or tact.
Tā他
zuò做
shì事
zǒng总
shì是
lèng愣
tóu头
lèng愣
nǎo脑
de的
，
ràng让
rén人
bù不
fàng放
xīn心
。
He always acts so rash and reckless, which makes people worry.
Xīn新
lái来
de的
shí实
xí习
shēng生
yǒu有
diǎn点
lèng愣
tóu头
lèng愣
nǎo脑
，
dàn但
xué学
xí习
hěn很
nǔ努
lì力
。
The new intern is a bit dull-witted, but studies very hard.
Show 2 more examplesShow fewer examples
Bié别
lèng愣
tóu头
lèng愣
nǎo脑
de地
chōng冲
shàng上
qù去
，
xiān先
kàn看
kan看
qíng情
kuàng况
zài再
shuō说
。
Don't rush up there recklessly; first assess the situation.
Tā他
zhè这
lèng愣
tóu头
lèng愣
nǎo脑
de的
yàng样
zi子
，
chà差
diǎn点
bǎ把
hǎo好
shì事
gǎo搞
zá砸
le了
。
His rash and clumsy manner almost ruined a good thing.