tau4 nou5 gaan2 daan1頭腦簡單头脑简单

Jyutpingtau4 nou5 gaan2 daan1

Yaletàuh nóuh gáan dāan

Definition

Simple-minded, naive, or lacking in deep thought.

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How it's used

This phrase is often used to describe someone who lacks depth or is naive in their thinking. It carries a slightly critical or condescending tone, implying that the person does not consider complex factors or hidden agendas. It is frequently used to contrast someone's perceived lack of intelligence with their actual capability or to explain why they were easily deceived.

Examples

keoi5佢fan6份jan4人tau4頭nou5腦gaan2簡daan1單，hou2好jik6易seon3信jan4人。

He is simple-minded and easily trusts others.

nei5你ji5以wai4為keoi5佢tau4頭nou5腦gaan2簡daan1單，kei4其sat6實keoi5佢hou2好sing2醒㗎。

You think he is simple-minded, but he is actually very smart.

Common phrases

tau4頭nou5腦gaan2簡daan1單，sei3四zi1肢faat3發daat6達

simple-minded but physically strong

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with being stupid or having a low IQ. It specifically refers to a lack of complexity in one's thought process or a tendency to take things at face value, rather than a lack of cognitive ability.