惰 (duò) - Lazy, indolent, sluggish & negligent in duties or work.

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duò ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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惰 · duò

Lazy, indolent, sluggish;

negligent in duties or work.

Lazy, indolent, sluggishnegligent in duties or work.

Usage highlights

LazyIndolentInertiaLazy personLazy natureLazy habits

Synonyms

  • 懒— lazy, idle
  • 怠— idle, neglectful
  • 懈— slack, relaxed

Antonyms

  • 勤— diligent, industrious
  • 奋— energetic, vigorous
  • 努— hardworking, striving

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is too lazy to do his homework (懒惰).
  • Don't be negligent in your duties (怠惰).
  • A sluggish economy (经济惰性).
  • Overcoming inertia (克服惰性).

Collocations

  • Lazy(懒惰)
  • Indolent(怠惰)
  • Inertia(惰性)
  • Lazy person(惰者)
  • Lazy nature(惰气)
  • Lazy habits(惰习)

Idioms

  • Lazy and fond of ease(惰懒安逸)
  • Inertia of thinking(思维惰性)
  • Overcoming laziness and striving for diligence(克惰求勤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally viewed negatively in Chinese culture, which values diligence and hard work.
  • In Confucian ethics, laziness was considered a character flaw that hindered moral cultivation.
  • Modern psychology recognizes 'inertia' (惰性) as a psychological state that affects motivation.

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