silly; foolish; unreasonable
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
silly; foolish; behaving unreasonably or nonsensically
dialectOriginally from Shanghai dialect (Wu language), used to describe someone who acts foolishly, absurdly, or in a manner that defies common sense. Can be used playfully or critically depending on tone.
Zhè这
gè个
rén人
yǒu有
diǎn点
shí十
sān三
diǎn点
。
This person is a bit foolish.
Bié别
shuō说
zhè这
zhǒng种
shí十
sān三
diǎn点
de的
huà话
。
Don't say such nonsensical things.
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Tā他
zuò做
shì事
cháng常
cháng常
hěn很
shí十
sān三
diǎn点
。
He often behaves very foolishly in his actions.
noun
a silly or foolish person; someone who behaves unreasonably
dialectNominal usage referring to the person who exhibits foolish or nonsensical behavior. Often used as a mild insult or teasing remark.
Tā他
shì是
ge个
shí十
sān三
diǎn点
。
He is a fool.
Bié别
lǐ理
nà那
ge个
shí十
sān三
diǎn点
。
Don't pay attention to that nitwit.