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呆子

dāizi
noun #7,288

Measure Word

一个呆子 gè

Meanings

  1. 1 fool; idiot; blockhead

Characters

呆
dāi
dull; stupid; stunned
子
zi
noun suffix (person)
呆 (dull/blank) + 子 (person suffix) = a dimwit.

Examples

你这个呆子！
Nǐ zhège dāizi!
You idiot!
别像个呆子一样站在那里。
Bié xiàng ge dāizi yīyàng zhàn zài nàlǐ.
Don't just stand there like a fool.
他不是呆子，只是反应慢。
Tā bùshì dāizi, zhǐshì fǎnyìng màn.
He's not an idiot, he's just slow to react.

Tips

usage
呆子 is milder than 笨蛋 (bèndàn) or 白痴 (báichī). It can be used affectionately between close friends or family, like 'silly' in English.
register
呆子 is colloquial and informal. In formal contexts, use 愚蠢的人 (yúchǔn de rén) for 'foolish person.'

Stroke Order

呆 dāi
子 zǐ