trì dộn
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Adjective: - Dull-witted, doltish: Describes a person who is slow to understand, think, or react; lacking sharpness or intelligence.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe a person's mental capacity or the nature of their actions, indicating slowness or stupidity. It is a direct and often critical term. - Anh ta hành động một cách trì độn. (He acts in a dull-witted manner.) - Đừng có trì độn như thế! (Don't be so doltish!)
Advanced Usage
- Can be used in formal criticism or informal scolding to emphasize a lack of mental agility or common sense.
- (His doltishness infuriates everyone.)
Variants and Related Words
- Trì trệ (adj): Stagnant, sluggish (often for processes or situations, not intelligence).
- Đần độn (adj): Foolish, stupid (a stronger, more direct synonym for lack of intelligence).
- Chậm hiểu (adj): Slow to understand (a more neutral or descriptive phrase).
Synonyms
- Ngu ngốc: stupid, foolish.
- Đần: dumb, slow.
- Chậm chạp (về trí tuệ): slow (mentally).
Notes on Meaning
This word carries a negative connotation and is used to insult or critically describe someone's intelligence. It is not a polite term.
adjective
- dull-witted, doltish