傻乎乎 (shǎ hū hū) — simple-minded, naïve (colloquial, often affectionately teasing)

Definition

An affix-bearing adjective meaning 'simple-minded, naïve,' usually used affectionately or teasingly — softer than 傻 alone, closer to 'goofy, clueless' than 'stupid'.

bound form
simple-mindednaïve (colloquial, often affectionately teasing)

Examples

  • 傻乎乎
    Tā nà ge shǎ hū hū de yàng zi, ràng rén xiǎng xiào.
    That simple-minded look of his makes people want to laugh.
  • 傻乎乎
    Bié zhěng tiān shǎ hū hū de, yě gāi xué cōng ming yì diǎn le.
    Don't act so silly all day; it's time to learn to be a bit smarter.
  • 傻乎乎
    Tā xiào qǐ lái shǎ hū hū de, tè bié kě ài.
    When she laughs, she looks naïve and really cute.

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