(chēng) - To be negligent & to be remiss

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chēng | 14 strokes | radical:

· 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

Synonyms

  • idle; negligent
  • neglect; overlook
  • neglect; lax

Antonyms

  • diligent; industrious
  • cautious; careful

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.

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