慵 (yōng) - Lazy, indolent, lethargic — describes a state of
慵 · yōng
Lazy, indolent, lethargic — describes a state of being idle, sluggish, or lacking energy and motivation.
Lazy, indolent, lethargic — describes a state of
Usage highlights
Lazy and idleLazy and sluggishLazy and tiredLazy sleepinessLazy and sicklyLazy appearance
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He felt too lazy to get out of bed (慵懒地躺在床上).
- She spoke in a languid tone (语调慵懒).
- A lazy afternoon spent reading (慵懒的下午).
- The cat stretched in a leisurely manner (慵懒地伸着懒腰).
Collocations
- Lazy and idle(慵懒)
- Lazy and sluggish(慵惰)
- Lazy and tired(慵倦)
- Lazy sleepiness(慵眠)
- Lazy and sickly(慵病)
- Lazy appearance(慵态)
Idioms
- Lazy and idle, lacking ambition(慵惰无为)
- Lazy and sleepy, listless(慵眠倦起)
- Lazy and sick, lacking energy(慵病无力)
Cultural background
FAQ- Often used in classical poetry to describe a state of leisure or melancholy indolence.
- Carries a somewhat negative connotation of lacking diligence or proper Confucian work ethic.
- Sometimes used in a more positive, romanticized way to describe a carefree, unhurried lifestyle.