shǎ
silly
The Chinese word for 'silly' is '傻'. It is used to refer to someone who acts in a foolish or senseless manner. In a less harsh tone, it could also mean someone who is carefree or naive. Just like in English, it is often used lightly to tease friends or loved ones.
Nǐ zhēn shǎ.
You are so silly.
This is a colloquial way to say someone is silly or naive, used usually between friends and in a light-hearted context.
Shǎ xiào kāishǐ le.
The foolish laughter begins.
This phrase is used to describe start of a silly or ridiculous laughter.
Tā shì yīgè shǎ háizǐ.
He is a foolish child.
This sentence is used to describe someone naive or lacking sophistication.
Tā shǎ shǎ dì zhàn zài nàlǐ.
She stood there foolishly.
This phrase is used to describe how someone behaves in a silly or naive manner.
Shǎ huà shǎo shuō.
Speak less foolish words.
This phrase is used to tell someone to stop saying silly or naive things.
Wǒ gǎnjué zìjǐ hěn shǎ.
I feel very silly.
This phrase is used to express how someone feels about themselves, typically indicating a sense of embarrassment or regret.
Méiyǒu rén xiǎng zuò shǎzi.
No one wants to be a fool.
This is a common phrase indicating that no one wants to be perceived as naive or foolish.
Nǐ de shǎ jǔdòng ràng wǒ gǎndào chījīng.
Your foolish actions surprised me.
This phrase is used when someone's naive or silly actions shock or surprise someone.
Wǒ bù xǐhuān tīng shǎ huà.
I don't like to listen to foolish words.
This phrase is used when someone does not want to hear silly or naive things from others.
Nà shì yī bù chōngmǎn shǎ qì de diànyǐng.
That is a movie full of foolishness.
This statement is used to comment on a movie that is viewed as being full of silly or foolish content.