Definition
笨蛋 is a direct, insulting term for 'fool' or 'idiot', often used in anger or frustration. 傻瓜 (shǎ guā) is milder and can be playful or affectionate between friends—like 'silly' rather than 'idiot'. Use 笨蛋 only when you mean to be harsh; for teasing or joking, 傻瓜 is safer.
noun
foolidiot
Examples
- 笨蛋，。Nǐ zhēn shì gè bèn dàn, zhème jiǎndān de tí dōu bú huì.You're such a fool — you can't even solve such a simple problem.
- 笨蛋，。Bié bǎ zìjǐ dāng bèn dàn, nǐ zhǐshì xūyào duō liànxí.Don't think of yourself as an idiot — you just need more practice.
- 笨蛋，。Tā zǒng juéde zìjǐ shì bèn dàn, qíshí tā bǐ shuí dōu cōngming.He always thinks he's a fool, but actually he's smarter than anyone.
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