悡 (lí) - To be slow-witted, dull, or foolish & also refers to a state of mental slowness

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lí ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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悡 · lí

To be slow-witted, dull, or foolish;

also refers to a state of mental slowness or lack of sharpness.

To be slow-witted, dull, or foolishalso refers to a state of mental slowness

Usage highlights

SlowFoolish personDull reactionStupid actionSimple

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 聪— clever, intelligent
  • 明— bright, smart
  • 慧— wise, intelligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was often teased for being a bit slow (悡悡的).
  • The student had a dull reaction to the complex problem (反应悡悡).
  • Don't act so foolishly (别做悡事).

Collocations

  • Slow-witted(悡钝)
  • Foolish person(悡人)
  • Dull reaction(反应悡悡)
  • Stupid action(悡行)
  • Simple-minded(心悡)

Idioms

  • Dull and foolish(悡头悡脑)
  • Slow to understand(心悡口拙)
  • Stupid and stubborn(悡顽不化)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It carries a negative connotation related to lack of intelligence or mental sharpness.
  • In historical contexts, it might appear in classical texts describing foolish characters.

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