stupid; dull; slow-witted
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
stupid; dull; slow-witted; mentally sluggish
Describes a lack of natural intelligence or mental quickness. Often used in self-deprecating or descriptive contexts regarding innate cognitive ability. Slightly more formal than 笨.
Tā他
tiān天
zī资
yú愚
dùn钝
，
lǐ理
jiě解
wèn问
tí题
zǒng总
shì是
bǐ比
bié别
rén人
màn慢
bàn半
pāi拍
。
He is naturally slow-witted, always understanding problems half a beat slower than others.
Yú愚
dùn钝
de的
tóu头
nǎo脑
xū需
yào要
fǎn反
fù复
kāi开
dǎo导
。
A dull mind needs repeated guidance.
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Bù不
yào要
yǐ以
wéi为
zì自
jǐ己
tiān天
zī资
yú愚
dùn钝
jiù就
fàng放
qì弃
nǔ努
lì力
。
Don't give up trying just because you think you are naturally dull-witted.