Definition
装傻 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to pretend to be stupid or naive'. You can split 装 and 傻 when adding aspect markers, complements, or measure words: 装什么傻 ('what are you playing dumb for?'), 装了一回傻 ('pretended to be stupid once'). It's often used when someone feigns ignorance to avoid responsibility or to gain an advantage.
v.o.
to pretend to be stupid or naiveto play dumb
Examples
- 装傻，。Bié zhuāng shǎ le, nǐ míngmíng zhīdào dá'àn.Don't play dumb — you clearly know the answer.
- ，。Tā zhuāng le yì huí shǎ, cái duǒ guò zhuīwèn.He pretended to be stupid once to dodge the questioning.
- ？。Nǐ zhuāng shénme shǎ? Zhè shìr jiù shì nǐ gàn de.What are you playing dumb for? You're the one who did this.
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