伹 (qū) - Clumsy, dull, stupid & an ancient term for a laborer or servant.

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qū ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

情仁

伹 · qū

Clumsy, dull, stupid;

an ancient term for a laborer or servant.

Clumsy, dull, stupidan ancient term for a laborer or servant.

Usage highlights

Clumsy and dullLaborerStupid personSimpleUnskilled worker

Synonyms

  • 笨— stupid, foolish
  • 拙— clumsy, awkward
  • 钝— dull, blunt

Antonyms

  • 巧— skillful, clever
  • 敏— quick, agile
  • 慧— wise, intelligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is rather dull (伹钝).
  • In ancient texts, it referred to a laborer (伹役).
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese.

Collocations

  • Clumsy and dull(伹钝)
  • Laborer(伹役)
  • Stupid person(伹人)
  • Simple-minded(伹拙)
  • Unskilled worker(伹工)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic character, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Historically used to describe low-status laborers or servants.

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