Definition
低能儿 literally means 'low-ability child'. It was historically used as a clinical term for a child with intellectual disabilities, but is now considered offensive and derogatory when referring to people. In informal speech, it can be used as a strong insult for someone who is extremely incompetent in a specific area (e.g., '他在电脑方面真是个低能儿'). Use with extreme caution — avoid calling people with disabilities this term directly.
n.
(historical, offensive) a child with intellectual disabilities(informal, derogatory) a person who is extremely incompetent in a certain field
Examples
- ，低能儿。Jǐ shí nián qián, yīshēng yòng dī néng ér lái zhǐ zhìlì yǒu wèntí de háizi.Decades ago, doctors used 'low-ability child' to refer to children with intellectual disabilities.
- 低能儿，。Zhège dī néng ér xiànzài hěn shǎo yòng le, yīnwèi tā bù lǐmào.This term 'low-ability child' is rarely used now because it's rude.
- ，低能儿。Zhè tái jiù diànnǎo yùnxíng hěn màn, jiù xiàng ge dī néng ér yíyàng.This old computer runs very slowly, just like an imbecile.
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