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笨拙
bènzhuō
Description
"笨拙"用来说一个人做事不灵活，动作慢，或者手不巧。
"笨拙" is used to describe someone who is not agile, slow in action, or clumsy.
这个词有点书面，说话时也可以用来形容笨手笨脚的样子。
This word is somewhat formal and can also be used in speech to describe clumsy behavior.
Meanings
笨拙bènzhuō
clumsy; awkward; not skillful
他的动作很笨拙，常常打翻东西。
His movements are clumsy, and he often knocks things over.
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Notes
- Etymology
笨 (stupid, clumsy) + 拙 (unskillful, clumsy), two similar characters combined.
- Nuance
more formal than 笨; often describes movements or manner rather than intelligence.
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