憆 (chēng) - To be negligent & to be remiss
憆 · chēng
To be negligent;
to be remiss;
to be careless;
to be inattentive.
To be negligentto be remissto be careless
Usage highlights
Negligent and idleCareless and remissNegligent and laxRemiss and forgetfulNegligent and slowCareless and inattentive
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He was negligent in his duties (职责憆怠).
- Do not be careless in your work (工作不可憆忽).
- She was remiss in her studies (学习憆疏).
Collocations
- Negligent and idle(憆怠)
- Careless and remiss(憆忽)
- Negligent and lax(憆疏)
- Remiss and forgetful(憆忘)
- Negligent and slow(憆缓)
- Careless and inattentive(憆懈)
Idioms
- Negligent and idle(憆怠因循)
- Careless and remiss(憆忽职守)
- Negligent and forgetful(憆忘前事)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character carries a negative connotation, implying a failure to fulfill responsibilities or duties.
- It is often used in classical or formal contexts to criticize a lack of diligence or attention.