foolish; stupid; clumsy
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
foolish; stupid; clumsy; dull-witted; unsophisticated
formalOften used in a self-deprecating manner or to describe someone who is simple and unsophisticated. Carries a literary or formal tone, and can be used as a humble term when referring to one's own abilities or opinions.
Wǒ我
hěn很
yú愚
zhuō拙
，
bù不
dǒng懂
zhè这
xiē些
gāo高
shēn深
de的
dào道
lǐ理
。
I am rather dull-witted and do not understand these profound principles.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
yú愚
zhuō拙
，
dàn但
xīn心
dì地
shí十
fēn分
shàn善
liáng良
。
He is simple and unsophisticated in character, but exceedingly kind-hearted.
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Zhè这
zhǐ只
shì是
yú愚
zhuō拙
zhī之
jiàn见
，
jǐn仅
gōng供
cān参
kǎo考
。
This is merely my humble opinion, for your reference only.
Tā他
de的
wén文
bǐ笔
xiǎn显
de得
yǒu有
xiē些
yú愚
zhuō拙
。
His writing style appears somewhat clumsy and unsophisticated.