寙 (yǔ) - Lazy, slothful, negligent — describes a state of

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yǔ ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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寙 · yǔ

Lazy, slothful, negligent — describes a state of laziness or indolence.

Lazy, slothful, negligent — describes a state of

Usage highlights

Lazy and negligentLazy habitsLazy personNegligent in workIndolent behavior

Synonyms

  • 懒— lazy, indolent
  • 惰— lazy, idle
  • 怠— idle, negligent

Antonyms

  • 勤— diligent, industrious
  • 奋— energetic, vigorous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was criticized for being lazy (寙惰).
  • The student showed negligence in his studies (寙于学业).
  • Avoid lazy habits (寙习).

Collocations

  • Lazy and negligent(寙惰)
  • Lazy habits(寙习)
  • Lazy person(寙人)
  • Negligent in work(寙于工作)
  • Indolent behavior(寙行)

Idioms

  • Lazy and fond of ease(寙惰安逸)
  • Negligent and remiss(寙忽职守)
  • Slothful and unproductive(寙而不作)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing negative traits of laziness.
  • In traditional Confucian values, diligence is highly prized while laziness is strongly discouraged.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese but appears in historical or literary contexts.

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