to4檮梼
Jyutpingto4
Yaletòh
Definition
A block of wood, or a dunce.
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How it's used
Describes someone who is slow to react or lacks common sense, often implying a stubborn or unteachable quality. It carries a slightly stronger, more dismissive tone than simply calling someone slow. It is frequently used in casual settings to express frustration with someone's lack of wit.
Examples
He is such a blockhead, no matter how much you explain, he doesn't get it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 呆, which refers more to being dazed or stunned. 檮 implies a more permanent or character-based lack of intelligence or responsiveness.
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