Definition
蠢笨 is a compound of 蠢 (stupid) and 笨 (clumsy/stupid), used to describe someone who is both intellectually dull and physically awkward. It's a strong negative descriptor. Less commonly, it can also describe a person who is fat and clumsy (like 'obese'), but this sense is rarer and context-dependent.
s.v.
stupid and clumsyawkward (in mind and body)(less common) fat and clumsyobese (of a person)
Examples
- 蠢笨，。Tā zuòshì tài chǔn bèn, zǒngshì bāng dào máng.He is too clumsy and always makes things worse.
- 蠢笨，。Bié kàn tā zhǎng de chǔn bèn, qíshí xīnli jīngming de hěn.Although he looks stupid and clumsy, he's actually very shrewd.
- 蠢笨。Nà zhī chǔn bèn de xióng bǎ fēngmì guàn dǎ fān le.That clumsy bear knocked over the honey jar.
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