笨拙

bèn zhuō

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. clumsy
2. awkward
3. stupid

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 灵巧 líng qiǎo 灵巧 líng qiǎo deft 形容动作灵活: deft

Related words

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• 迟钝 chí dùn 迟钝 chí dùn slow in one's reactions 反应慢: slow in one's reactions

Synonyms

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• 笨重 bèn zhòng 笨重 bèn zhòng heavy 形容动作不灵活: heavy

Usage notes

Common mistakes

笨拙主要描述动作笨拙或不灵巧，不能用于形容人的智力低（应使用“笨”）。

Example Sentences

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他的动作很 笨拙 。

His movements are very clumsy.

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Child Words of 笨拙

• 笨 笨 bèn: stupid
• 拙 拙 zhuō: awkward