stupid; slow-witted; dull
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
stupid; slow-witted; dull-minded
literaryA classical/literary term describing lack of intelligence or mental sharpness. 弩 (nu3) refers to a crossbow, but in this compound, it functions as a phonetic component.
Qí其
rén人
nú弩
dùn钝
，
bù不
kān堪
dà大
yòng用
。
That person is dull-witted and unfit for important tasks.
Chén臣
suī虽
nú弩
dùn钝
，
yuàn愿
xiào效
quǎn犬
mǎ马
zhī之
láo劳
。
Although I am stupid and slow, I am willing to serve with all my loyalty.
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Cǐ此
zǐ子
tiān天
zī资
nú弩
dùn钝
，
dàn但
xué学
xí习
kè刻
kǔ苦
。
This child is naturally slow-witted, but he studies diligently.