Definition
二百五 is a slang term for a foolish or naive person, comparable to 'dope' or 'simpleton' in English. It originates from the number 250, which in Chinese culture is associated with stupidity. You can use it humorously or insultingly, but be careful — it's quite informal and can offend.
n.
(slang) a foola simpletona dope
Examples
- 二百五，。Tā zhēn shì ge èr bǎi wǔ, lián zhème jiǎndān de shì dōu zuò bù hǎo.He's really a fool — can't even do such a simple thing.
- 二百五。Bié xiàng ge èr bǎi wǔ yíyàng zhàn zài nàlǐ fādāi.Don't stand there daydreaming like a fool.
- 二百五，。Dàjiā dōu xiào tā shì ge èr bǎi wǔ, dàn tā zìjǐ yìdiǎn yě bú zàihu.Everyone laughs at him for being a fool, but he doesn't care at all.
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