笨蛋 bèndàn fool
(mild insult) fool; idiot; (playful) silly person
How to remember 笨蛋: 笨 stupid + 蛋 eggs = fool.
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How it is used
- 'Idiot/dummy' - a mild insult that can also be affectionate - 你这个笨蛋 (nǐ zhège bèndàn) you idiot / silly you.
- Tone depends heavily on relationship: harsh from a stranger, teasing between friends or couples.
- Colloquial, spoken; softer than 蠢货 (chǔnhuò).
Example sentences
- 我不是笨蛋。 Wǒ búshì bèndàn.I'm not stupid.
- 说谁笨蛋呢？！ Shuō shuí bèndàn ne?!Who are you calling stupid?
- 我的兄弟是个笨蛋。 Wǒ de xiōngdì shì gè bèndàn.My brother is an idiot.