笨拙 (bèn zhuō) — clumsy; awkward
Definition
笨拙 describes clumsy movement, speech, or design — not intelligence. Unlike 笨 or 蠢, it doesn't mean 'stupid'; it focuses on physical or stylistic awkwardness.
adjective
clumsyawkward
Examples
- 笨拙。Tā zǒu lù de yàng zi hěn bèn zhuō.His way of walking is very clumsy.
- 笨拙，。Tā shuō huà de fāng shì hěn bèn zhuō, zǒng shì zhǎo bú dào hé shì de cí.His way of speaking is awkward; he always can't find the right words.
- 笨拙，。Zhè ge jī qì shè jì dé hěn bèn zhuō, bù hǎo yòng.This machine is clumsily designed and not easy to use.
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