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愚蠢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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愚蠢
yúchǔn
silly
HSK 7, a, 34 strokes, rank #1259, Very Hard
愚蠢
yúchǔn
stupid
HSK 7, a, 34 strokes, rank #1259, Very Hard
yúchǔn(yu2chun3)yu chun T2
1silly
2stupid
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March 24, 2026
愚蠢yúchǔn(yu2chun3)
愚蠢 (yú chǔn) refers to someone who is foolish or lacking intelligence. It is often used to describe actions or behaviors that are considered irrational or lacking common sense, and it can carry a slightly humorous or derogatory tone depending on the context.
Strokes34Frequency#1259DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, labeling someone as 愚蠢 can be quite serious, as intelligence is highly valued. This word may also appear in traditional stories or proverbs that teach lessons about wisdom and foolishness.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'fool' (愚) who is so 'silly' (蠢) that they trip over their own feet. The character 愚 looks like a person with a big head (intelligence) but a small body (lack of common sense), while 蠢 can remind you of a 'worm' that crawls slowly and foolishly.
Meanings of 愚蠢
yúchǔn(yu2chun3)
1silly
2stupid
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About 愚蠢
愚蠢Simplified
34Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#1259Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
愚蠢 (foolish) vs 笨 (stupid) — use 愚蠢 for a lighter, often humorous tone, while 笨 carries a stronger negative connotation.
Usage Notes
愚蠢 is generally used in informal contexts, often among peers. Be careful not to use it in formal situations, as it may come off as disrespectful. Common collocations include 愚蠢的行为 (foolish behavior) or 愚蠢的决定 (stupid decision).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 愚蠢 connects well with other adjectives describing qualities or characteristics. Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe people's actions or decisions, enhancing their vocabulary for discussion or writing.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 愚蠢 with other adjectives like 笨 (bèn), which also means 'stupid' but is more about slowness or clumsiness. A common mistake is saying '我觉得他是愚蠢' instead of '我觉得他很愚蠢' to describe someone in a more natural way.
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愚蠢 (yú chǔn) refers to someone who is foolish or lacking intelligence. It is often used to describe actions or behaviors that are considered irrational or lacking common sense, and it can carry a slightly humorous or derogatory tone depending on the context.
When to use 愚蠢
愚蠢 is generally used in informal contexts, often among peers. Be careful not to use it in formal situations, as it may come off as disrespectful. Common collocations include 愚蠢的行为 (foolish behavior) or 愚蠢的决定 (stupid decision).
愚蠢 or something close to it
愚蠢 (foolish) vs 笨 (stupid) — use 愚蠢 for a lighter, often humorous tone, while 笨 carries a stronger negative connotation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 愚蠢 with other adjectives like 笨 (bèn), which also means 'stupid' but is more about slowness or clumsiness. A common mistake is saying '我觉得他是愚蠢' instead of '我觉得他很愚蠢' to describe someone in a more natural way.
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愚
蠢
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Grammar patterns of 愚蠢
愚蠢 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我真应该跟我这些____的朋友理论理论！
I shall have words with these stupid friends of mine!
