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愚 is a phono-semantic compound denoting stupidity or foolishness. Its semantic component 心 (xīn, heart/mind) at the bottom indicates a cognitive state, while the upper phonetic component 禺 (yú) originally depicted a type of monkey. The character primarily describes a lack of intelligence or common sense, often characterizing foolish actions or ignorant individuals. In classical literature, it also functioned as a humble first-person pronoun, where a writer would refer to themselves as "this foolish one" as a mark of respect, a usage now confined to historical texts.
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他非常愚蠢。
不要愚弄别人。
愚昧导致错误。
愚人节那天很有趣。
他的愚见值得考虑。
愚蠢的行为往往带来麻烦。
如果你不学习，就会变得愚昧。
尽管他有时显得愚蠢，但他的心地非常善良。