Definition
笨拙 (bènzhuō) describes clumsy, awkward movements or speech — it focuses on physical or verbal awkwardness. It is more formal and specific than 笨 (bèn), which can also mean 'stupid'; 拙劣 (zhuōliè) is used for poorly done work or performance.
adjective
clumsyawkward
Examples
- 笨拙。Tā zǒulù de yàngzi hěn bèn zhuō.His way of walking is very clumsy.
- 笨拙，。Tā shuōhuà de fāngshì hěn bèn zhuō, zǒngshì zhǎo bú dào héshì de cí.His way of speaking is awkward; he always can't find the right words.
- 笨拙，。Zhège jīqì shèjì de hěn bèn zhuō, bù hǎo yòng.This machine is clumsily designed and not easy to use.
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