拙 (zhuō) - Clumsy, awkward, unskillful & my (humble self-reference)

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zhuō ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

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拙 · zhuō

Clumsy, awkward, unskillful;

my (humble self-reference)

Clumsy, awkward, unskillfulmy (humble self-reference)

Usage highlights

ClumsyAwkwardMy humble opinionMy humble writingClumsy handsAwkward speech

Synonyms

  • 笨— stupid, foolish
  • 蠢— stupid, silly
  • 愚— foolish, stupid

Antonyms

  • 巧— skillful, clever
  • 灵— nimble, agile
  • 精— refined, skilled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My humble opinion(拙见)
  • Clumsy hands(拙手)
  • My humble writing(拙作)
  • Awkward speech(拙口)

Collocations

  • Clumsy(拙笨)
  • Awkward(拙劣)
  • My humble opinion(拙见)
  • My humble writing(拙作)
  • Clumsy hands(拙手)
  • Awkward speech(拙口)

Idioms

  • Clumsy tongue and slow speech(拙口钝腮)
  • Clumsy bird flies first(拙鸟先飞)
  • Hiding clumsiness and showing skill(藏拙露巧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as a humble self-reference in traditional Chinese culture, particularly in formal or literary contexts.
  • Reflects the cultural value of modesty and self-effacement.

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