愓 (dàng) - To be negligent & to be remiss

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dàng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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愓 · dàng

To be negligent;

to be remiss;

to be disrespectful;

to be unrestrained;

to be dissipated.

To be negligentto be remissto be disrespectful

Usage highlights

Negligent and remissDisrespectful and rudeUnrestrained and dissipatedNegligent in dutyDisrespectful speechTo be remiss and lazy

Synonyms

  • 怠— negligent, remiss
  • 慢— disrespectful, rude
  • 懈— slack, lax

Antonyms

  • 勤— diligent, industrious
  • 恭— respectful, reverent
  • 谨— cautious, prudent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was negligent in his duties (愓于职守).
  • They were unrestrained in their behavior (行为放愓).
  • Such disrespectful speech is unacceptable (愓言不恭).

Collocations

  • Negligent and remiss(愓怠)
  • Disrespectful and rude(愓慢)
  • Unrestrained and dissipated(放愓)
  • Negligent in duty(愓职)
  • Disrespectful speech(愓言)
  • To be remiss and lazy(愓惰)

Idioms

  • Negligent and disrespectful(愓慢无礼)
  • Remiss and lazy(愓惰因循)
  • Unrestrained and indulgent(放愓不羁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries a negative connotation, describing behavior that violates social norms of diligence and respect.
  • In classical texts, it often appears in contexts criticizing moral failings or improper conduct.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains its classical meaning in literary contexts.

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