foolishness; brute force
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
foolishness; silliness; simple-minded enthusiasm
informalDescribes behavior that is naive, silly, or endearingly foolish. Often used affectionately.
Tā他
yǒu有
yī一
gǔ股
shǎ傻
jìn劲
r儿
，
tè特
bié别
kě可
ài爱
。
He has a certain foolish innocence that's especially adorable.
Bié别
fàn犯
shǎ傻
jìn劲
r儿
le了
，
qīng清
xǐng醒
yī一
diǎn点
！
Stop being silly and come to your senses!
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Tā她
xiào笑
qǐ起
lái来
dài带
zhe着
gǔ股
shǎ傻
jìn劲
r儿
。
There's a touch of endearing foolishness in her smile.
noun
brute force; stubborn effort; sheer willpower without skill
informalRefers to unthinking, forceful effort. Often used in advice against working hard but not smart. Common collocations: 使傻劲儿, 光靠傻劲儿.
Guāng光
kào靠
shǎ傻
jìn劲
r儿
mán蛮
gàn干
shì是
bù不
xíng行
de的
，
děi得
zhǎo找
qiào窍
mén门
。
Just relying on brute force won't work; you need to find the trick.
Tā他
zuò做
shì事
yǒu有
yī一
gǔ股
shǎ傻
jìn劲
r儿
，
bù不
dá达
mù目
dì的
bù不
bà罢
xiū休
。
He approaches tasks with stubborn determination, never giving up until he reaches his goal.
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Bié别
shǐ使
shǎ傻
jìn劲
r儿
le了
，
zhè这
yàng样
huì会
bǎ把
jī机
qì器
nòng弄
huài坏
de的
。
Stop using brute force, or you'll break the machine.
Jǔ举
zhòng重
bù不
néng能
guāng光
kào靠
shǎ傻
jìn劲
r儿
，
hái还
yào要
jiǎng讲
jì技
qiǎo巧
。
Weightlifting can't rely solely on brute force; it also requires technique.