嬯 (tái) - Slow-witted, dull, foolish, simple-minded & refers to someone who is mentally sluggish or

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嬯 · tái

Slow-witted, dull, foolish, simple-minded;

refers to someone who is mentally sluggish or not quick to understand.

Slow-witted, dull, foolish, simple-mindedrefers to someone who is mentally sluggish or

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SlowFoolish and dullSimpleMentally sluggishStupid and foolishDull

Synonyms

  • 笨— stupid, foolish
  • 傻— silly, foolish
  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 钝— dull, blunt

Antonyms

  • 聪— clever, intelligent
  • 敏— quick, agile
  • 慧— wise, intelligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a bit slow-witted (嬯人).
  • Don't act so foolish (别这么嬯).
  • She gave a dull response (嬯钝的回应).
  • The child seems mentally sluggish (这孩子有点嬯).

Collocations

  • Slow-witted person(嬯人)
  • Foolish and dull(嬯钝)
  • Simple-minded(嬯傻)
  • Mentally sluggish(嬯滞)
  • Stupid and foolish(愚嬯)
  • Dull-witted(嬯笨)

Idioms

  • Slow-witted and foolish(愚嬯无知)
  • Dull and clumsy(嬯拙)
  • Simple-minded and gullible(嬯易受骗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It carries a negative connotation of mental slowness or lack of intelligence.
  • Primarily appears in classical texts or regional dialects rather than contemporary usage.

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