ngu độn

Một học sinh ngu độn không hiểu bài toán đơn giản trên bảng.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Stupid / Dull-witted: Extremely lacking in intelligence or common sense; slow to understand or learn.
   • Foolish / Idiotic: Showing a complete lack of good judgment or sense.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Hành động đó thật ngu độn. (That action was truly stupid.)
  • Nó có vẻ ngu độn, nhưng thực ra rất khôn. (He seems dull-witted, but is actually very clever.)
  • Đừng đưa ra những quyết định ngu độn. (Don't make foolish decisions.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is stronger and more derogatory than simply "ngu" (stupid). It implies a profound, often innate, lack of intelligence or an exceptionally foolish act.

Variants and Related Words

• Ngu đần (adj): synonymous with "ngu độn," meaning stupid, idiotic.

  • Kẻ ngu đần ấy lại gây chuyện. (That idiot caused trouble again.)

• Đần độn (adj): dull, slow, mentally sluggish.

  • Ánh mắt nó trông thật đần độn. (His eyes look utterly dull.)

Synonyms

• Stupid: having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.
• Idiotic: extremely stupid or foolish.
• Dull-witted: slow to understand; not intelligent.
• Foolish: lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.

Related Idioms

• While "ngu độn" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used in contexts describing profound foolishness.
  • Ngu độn như bò (Stupid as an ox) – A common, harsh simile.

    • Hắn ta ngu độn như bò. (He is as stupid as an ox.)