dai1 nang4 ji4 tung4低能兒童低能儿童
Definition
Mentally retarded or developmentally disabled children; also used as a colloquial insult to call someone stupid.
- mentally retarded or developmentally disabled children
- slangan idiotic or foolish person
How it's used
Using this term to describe actual children with intellectual disabilities is considered highly offensive and discriminatory in modern society. In casual conversation, it is frequently used as a harsh insult to label someone as immature, foolish, or behaving in an absurdly silly manner. It carries a much stronger and more derogatory weight than simply calling someone childish.
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Never use this term in a clinical or formal setting, as it is derogatory and outdated. Even in casual speech, it is aggressive and can easily cause offense, so it is best avoided unless you are intentionally trying to insult someone's intelligence or maturity.
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