愗 (mào) - Negligent, careless, inattentive & used in classical Chinese to describe a state

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mào ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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愗 · mào

Negligent, careless, inattentive;

used in classical Chinese to describe a state of negligence or lack of diligence.

Negligent, careless, inattentiveused in classical Chinese to describe a state

Usage highlights

Negligent and lazyCareless and remissInattentive to dutiesNegligent in serviceLacking diligenceCareless in thought

Synonyms

  • 怠— idle, negligent
  • 忽— neglect, overlook
  • 懈— slack, lax

Antonyms

  • 勤— diligent, industrious
  • 谨— cautious, careful
  • 慎— prudent, discreet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was negligent in his duties (愗于职守).
  • The student was careless in his studies (愗于学业).
  • One should not be inattentive to important matters (不应愗于要事).

Collocations

  • Negligent and lazy(愗惰)
  • Careless and remiss(愗忽)
  • Inattentive to duties(愗职)
  • Negligent in service(愗事)
  • Lacking diligence(愗勤)
  • Careless in thought(愗思)

Idioms

  • Negligent and remiss in all matters(事事愗愗)
  • Careless and inattentive to the end(愗愗终始)
  • Lacking diligence and earnestness(不愗不励)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 愗 is a classical Chinese character rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and historical documents to denote negligence.
  • The character carries a negative connotation, implying a failure to meet expected standards of diligence.

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