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你这大番薯

[nĭ zhè dà fān shŭ]
Direct translation would be 'you big sweet potato'. This playful term may originate from calling people silly or clumsy because in certain contexts it suggests innocence or simplicity of the person's character. But the way this nickname was coined probably comes from a casual remark made among friends rather than general usage.
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