4 characters Idiom and proverb 8 982

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「呆頭呆腦」, as shown below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「呆頭呆腦」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Dull: rigid, inflexible. Describes slow and clumsy thinking and actions.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dāi tóu dāi nǎo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ngoi4 tau4 ngoi4 nou5

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.