Definition
傻瓜 (shǎ guā) is a common, mildly insulting noun for 'fool, idiot', often used in a teasing or affectionate way among friends. 笨蛋 (bèn dàn) is similar but slightly stronger and more direct; both are informal, but 傻瓜 can sound softer or playful.
noun
foolidiot
Examples
- 傻瓜。Tā zhēn shì gè shǎ guā.He's really a fool.
- 傻瓜，。Bié zuò shǎ guā le, kuài xiǎng xiǎng bànfǎ.Don't be a fool — think of a solution quickly.
- 傻瓜，。Nǐ zhè xiǎo shǎ guā, yòu wàng dài yàoshi le.You little goof, you forgot your keys again.
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