慲 (mán) - Forgetful & negligent
慲 · mán
Forgetful;
negligent;
careless;
also refers to being rude or disrespectful.
Forgetfulnegligentcareless
Usage highlights
forgetfulrude to elderscareless attitudenegligent of dutiesdisrespectful behaviorheedless of consequences
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He is very forgetful (慲忘).
- Don't be rude to elders (不可慲于长者).
- His careless attitude caused problems (态度慲忽).
Collocations
- forgetful(慲忘)
- rude to elders(慲于长者)
- careless attitude(慲忽)
- negligent of duties(慲职)
- disrespectful behavior(慲行)
- heedless of consequences(慲不顾)
Idioms
- Forgetful and negligent(慲忘不恤)
- Disrespectful to elders(慲长犯上)
- Careless and reckless(慲悍不顾)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing forgetfulness or disrespect.
- In traditional Confucian values, being 慲 toward elders was considered a serious breach of etiquette.
- The character is relatively rare in modern usage but preserved in some classical references.