癚 (dàn) - Dull, foolish, simple-minded & describes someone who is mentally slow or lacking

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癚 · dàn

Dull, foolish, simple-minded;

describes someone who is mentally slow or lacking in intelligence.

Dull, foolish, simple-mindeddescribes someone who is mentally slow or lacking

Usage highlights

SimpleFoolish appearanceStupid mistakeAct foolishlyDullMentally slow

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 聪— clever, intelligent
  • 明— bright, intelligent
  • 智— wise, intelligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He appears somewhat simple-minded (癚癚的).
  • Don't act foolishly (别做癚事).
  • That was a stupid mistake (癚错误).

Collocations

  • Simple-minded person(癚人)
  • Foolish appearance(癚相)
  • Stupid mistake(癚错误)
  • Act foolishly(做癚事)
  • Dull-witted(癚笨)
  • Mentally slow(癚钝)

Idioms

  • Foolish and incompetent(癚愚无能)
  • Dull and clumsy(癚拙)
  • Simple-minded and honest(癚实)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries negative connotations and is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It is considered derogatory when used to describe someone's intelligence.
  • The character is not commonly encountered in contemporary literature or media.

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