stupid, silly

is composed of (disease) and (know, understand). indicates illness or impairment, while means understanding or discernment. Thus, refers to a person with impaired ability to understand or discern, meaning foolish or silly.

Vocabulary of 痴

  • 白痴 (idiot)
  • 痴心 (infatuation)
  • 路痴 (person with poor sense of direction)

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