笨蛋

• 拼音: bèn dàn
• 汉字拆解: 笨 = 竹 (bamboo) + 本 (root, phonetic); 蛋 = 疋 + 虫 (egg pictograph)

含义

Fool; idiot; dummy. A stupid person (often used affectionately).

Can be used as a genuine insult or affectionately between close friends, couples, or family. The tone and context determine whether it's harsh or endearing. Among the milder insults in Chinese.

例句

1. 你这个笨蛋，怎么又把钥匙忘在家里了？
2. 别傻站着了，笨蛋，快进来避雨。
3. 考试又没及格，我真是个笨蛋。

用法指南

语境: banter, frustration, affection

语气: playful or frustrated

正确说法

• 你这个小笨蛋。(You little dummy.)
• 别当笨蛋了。(Don't be an idiot.)

错误说法

• 对陌生人或长辈说'笨蛋' (Don't call strangers or elders 笨蛋 — it's disrespectful outside close relationships)

起源与历史

笨 (stupid/clumsy) + 蛋 (egg, used as suffix for person). A 'stupid egg.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal