The Chinese word "蠢驴" (chǔn lǘ) is a compound insult formed by combining the adjective "蠢" (chǔn), meaning "stupid" or "foolish," with the noun "驴" (lǘ), meaning "donkey." It operates as a metaphorical phrase where the donkey, an animal stereotypically perceived as stubborn and unintelligent in Chinese culture, is used as a vehicle for the insult. The term does not refer to an actual donkey but is a figurative expression骂人, calling a person a "stupid donkey" to imply they are both foolish and obstinate.