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呆
dāi
Description
"呆"这个字有两个常见的意思。一个是形容人很笨，或者反应很慢；另一个意思是待在一个地方不走。
The word "呆" has two common meanings: one describes a person as very stupid or slow to react; the other means to stay in one place without leaving.
我们也常说"发呆"，意思是脑子什么都不想。
We also often say "发呆", which means the mind is blank and not thinking about anything.
Meanings
呆dāi
to stay; to remain in a place
周末我想在家呆一天。
I want to stay home all day on the weekend.
呆dāi
slow-witted; dull; stupid
他不笨，只是有点呆。
He's not stupid, just a bit dull.
发呆fādāi
to stare blankly; to space out
她坐在窗边发呆。
She sat by the window daydreaming.
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Notes
- Nuance
for "to stay," 呆 and 待 are interchangeable, but 呆 feels more casual and spoken.
- Nuance
呆 (slow-witted) is milder and more affectionate than 笨 or 傻.
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