Definition
痴呆 (chī dāi) has a stronger medical/clinical feel than other 'stupid' words — it specifically refers to dementia or mental impairment, often due to aging or illness. In everyday insults it can mean 'foolish' like 笨 (bèn) or 傻 (shǎ), but its unique sense is the serious, clinical condition. Avoid using it lightly as it can sound harsh or ableist.
adjective
stupidfoolishmentally impaireddemented (due to senility or illness)
Examples
- 痴呆，。Bié nàme chī dāi, zǐxì xiǎngxiang zài shuō.Don't be so stupid; think it over carefully before speaking.
- 痴呆。Tā lǎo le yǐhòu biàn de yǒudiǎn chī dāi.He became a bit senile after getting old.
- 痴呆，？Nǐ wèn zhè zhǒng chī dāi de wèntí, shuí huì huídá?Asking such a stupid question — who would answer it?
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