笨拙 bènzhuō clumsy
clumsy; awkward; stupid
How to remember 笨拙: 笨 stupid + 拙 awkward = clumsy.
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How it is used
- Clumsy and unskillful, of movements, hands, or expression - 动作笨拙 (dòngzuò bènzhuō) clumsy movements; 笨拙的模仿 an awkward imitation.
- More literary/written than plain 笨 (bèn, dumb/clumsy); focuses on lack of dexterity or finesse.
- Opposite 灵巧 (língqiǎo, deft) - 灵巧的手 (língqiǎo de shǒu) deft hands.