The Chinese word 笨 means “stupid” or “dull-witted”. It is commonly used to describe someone who lacks intelligence or common sense. However, it can also be used to describe objects or situations that are difficult to understand or operate. In some cases, 笨 can be used in a playful or endearing way to refer to someone who is clumsy or forgetful. It is important to note that 笨 is considered a somewhat harsh and impolite term, and should be used with caution.
Translation
Adjective: stupid, foolish
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他很笨，不会做这道数学题 | tā hěn bèn, bù huì zuò zhè dào shùxué tí | He is stupid and can’t solve this math problem |
| 她笨拙地跳着舞，全场都在笑她 | tā bèn zhuō de tiào zhe wǔ, quán chǎng dōu zài xiào tā | She dances clumsily and everyone is laughing at her |
| 这个笨蛋居然把钥匙丢在了厕所里 | zhège bèn dàn jūrán bǎ yàoshi diū zài le cèsuǒ lǐ | This idiot actually lost the keys in the bathroom |
| 他笨手笨脚地做事，总是搞砸 | tā bèn shǒu bèn jiǎo de zuò shì, zǒng shì gǎo mò | He is clumsy and always messes things up |
| 她虽然笨，但是非常勤奋 | tā suīrán bèn, dànshì fēicháng qínfèn | Although she is stupid, she is very hardworking |
| 这个笨家伙总是犯同样的错误 | zhège bèn jiāhuo zǒng shì fàn tóngyàng de cuòwù | This stupid guy always makes the same mistakes |
| 他的笨拙行为引起了别人的不满 | tā de bèn zhuō xíngwéi yǐnqǐ le biérén de bùmǎn | His clumsy behavior has caused dissatisfaction among others |
HSK
笨 is part of HSK Level 4 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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