What does “笨蛋” mean in English?
It means fool or idiot, often used to insult someone's intelligence. The literal translation is 'stupid egg.'
Literally “stupid egg”
It's commonly directed at someone as an insult, similar to calling someone a 'dumbass' in English. The tone can be playful or serious, depending on the relationship between the speakers.
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Related Chinese words
傻帽
2/5 · Coarseshǎmào
It's an insult for someone considered an idiot. Literally, it translates to 'foolish hat.'
呆子
2/5 · Coarsedāizi
This is an insult referring to someone perceived as a fool or dullard. It literally translates to 'dull person.'
懒虫
1/5 · Mildlǎnchóng
It's a teasing or insulting term for someone who is perceived as lazy. Literally, it translates to 'lazy insect.'
傻子
2/5 · Coarseshǎzi
It means 'fool' and is used to insult someone perceived as foolish. It's more of a disparaging label than a serious accusation of stupidity.
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