ban6 zyut3笨拙
Jyutpingban6 zyut3
Yalebahn jyut
Definition
Clumsy, awkward, or lacking dexterity.
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How it's used
While this term describes physical lack of coordination, it is frequently used to describe social interactions or attempts at tasks that feel forced or unpracticed. It carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone compared to the more common colloquial term 論盡. Using it in casual conversation often implies a sense of gentle teasing or objective observation rather than harsh criticism.
Examples
He is so clumsy holding the cups, he almost dropped and broke them all.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 論盡, but 笨拙 focuses more on the lack of skill or grace in performing an action, whereas 論盡 often implies being messy, disorganized, or causing trouble for others.
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