怢 (tū) - Neglectful & indifferent

怢Tone 1

tū ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

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怢 · tū

Neglectful;

indifferent;

careless;

inattentive;

to forget.

Neglectfulindifferentcareless

Usage highlights

Neglectful and indifferentTo be careless and forgetfulIndifferent expressionNegligent in dutyCareless and inattentive

Synonyms

  • 疏忽— negligent; careless
  • 怠慢— neglectful; indifferent
  • 漠视— indifferent; disregard

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was negligent in his duties (怢于职守).
  • She showed indifference towards the matter (对这件事显得怢然).
  • One should not be neglectful of one's studies (求学不可怢怠).

Collocations

  • Neglectful and indifferent(怢怠)
  • To be careless and forgetful(怢忘)
  • Indifferent expression(怢然)
  • Negligent in duty(怢于职守)
  • Careless and inattentive(怢忽)

Idioms

  • Neglectful and forgetful(怢怠忘事)
  • Indifferent and uncaring(怢然置之)
  • Careless and negligent(怢忽职守)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It carries a negative connotation of neglect and indifference, often used in moral or ethical contexts.

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