憞 (duì) - Dull, stupid & obstinate

憞Tone 4

duì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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憞 · duì

Dull, stupid;

obstinate;

also used in the compound 憞怳 meaning confused or bewildered.

Dull, stupidobstinatealso used in the compound 憞怳 meaning confused

Usage highlights

dull and stupidobstinate and stubbornconfused and bewilderedfoolish and muddledstubborn nature

Synonyms

  • 钝— dull, blunt
  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 执— stubborn, obstinate

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a dull mind (憞钝).
  • She was obstinate in her opinion (憞执).
  • The situation left him bewildered (憞怳).

Collocations

  • dull and stupid(憞钝)
  • obstinate and stubborn(憞执)
  • confused and bewildered(憞怳)
  • foolish and muddled(憞愚)
  • stubborn nature(憞性)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It carries negative connotations related to lack of intelligence or stubbornness.
  • In historical contexts, it described undesirable personality traits.

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