笨蛋
bèndàn
The Japanese word 'baka' can be translated into Chinese as 笨蛋 (bèndàn).
The term 笨蛋 is used to call someone a fool or stupid. In a slang context, you may also encounter the term 蠢货, which roughly translates to 'stupid person.'
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bèndàn.
Did you know?
- The word 笨蛋 literally translates to 'stupid egg'.
- In Chinese, calling someone a 笨蛋 can sometimes be used affectionately between lovers or close friends to imply they are 'silly' rather than truly unintelligent.
- The character 笨 originally referred to a type of heavy, clumsy movement, evolving from a description of physical awkwardness to a description of mental slowness.
Examples in context
- 你真是个笨蛋。Nǐ zhēn shì gè bèndàn.You are really a fool.
- 谁才是那个笨蛋？Shéi cáishì nàgè bèndàn?Who is the fool?
Example conversation
Wei forgot his keys at home.
- 伟 Wei糟糕，我忘了拿钥匙。Zāogāo, wǒ wàngle ná yàoshi.Oh no, I forgot to bring my keys.
- 梓涵 Zihan伟，你真是个笨蛋。Wěi, nǐ zhēnshì gè bèndàn.Wei, you are such a fool.
- 伟 Wei我知道，我现在得回去拿。Wǒ zhīdào, wǒ xiànzài děi huíqù ná.I know, I have to go back and get them now.
- 梓涵 Zihan快点去吧。Kuài diǎn qù ba.Hurry up and go.
