Meaning
Describes someone who is awkward in movement or prone to dropping things.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in family settings to tease children who drop things. Used similarly, often with a softer tone. Often used in Cantonese-influenced Mandarin. Used in daily colloquial Mandarin.
Self-Deprecation
Use this to make people laugh when you make a mistake. It shows you don't take yourself too seriously.
Meaning
Describes someone who is awkward in movement or prone to dropping things.
Self-Deprecation
Use this to make people laugh when you make a mistake. It shows you don't take yourself too seriously.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
我今天太_____了，把咖啡洒了一地。
The context of spilling coffee indicates clumsiness.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises我今天太_____了，把咖啡洒了一地。
The context of spilling coffee indicates clumsiness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal and potentially insulting.
Related Phrases
手忙脚乱
similarIn a chaotic rush
手巧
contrastSkillful with hands
