憃 (chōng) - Foolish, stupid, dull-witted & clumsy, awkward

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chōng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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憃 · chōng

Foolish, stupid, dull-witted;

clumsy, awkward;

also used in classical texts to describe someone who is slow-witted or lacking in intelligence.

Foolish, stupid, dull-wittedclumsy, awkwardalso used in classical texts to describe someone

Usage highlights

Foolish and dullClumsy and awkwardSlowStupid personFoolish behaviorDull and obtuse

Synonyms

  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 笨— clumsy, stupid
  • 蠢— stupid, foolish
  • 钝— dull, blunt

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He acted foolishly (憃憃地行事).
  • The student was slow to understand (憃钝的学生).
  • His clumsy movements were noticeable (憃拙的动作).

Collocations

  • Foolish and dull(憃愚)
  • Clumsy and awkward(憃拙)
  • Slow-witted(憃钝)
  • Stupid person(憃人)
  • Foolish behavior(憃行)
  • Dull and obtuse(憃昧)

Idioms

  • Foolish and ignorant(憃愚无知)
  • Clumsy and inept(憃拙无能)
  • Dull-witted and slow(憃钝不敏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing lack of intelligence or clumsiness.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily found in literary contexts.
  • Often carries a negative connotation of intellectual deficiency or physical awkwardness.

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