低 能

dī néngdictionary entry

incapable / incompetent / stupid / mentally deficient

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

低能低能 [di1 neng2] /incapable/incompetent/stupid/mentally deficient/

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低
dī
low / beneath / to lower (one's head) / to let droop / to hang down / to incline
能
néng
can / to be able to / might possibly / ability / (physics) energy
Néng
surname Neng

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