遢 (tà) - Sloppy, slovenly, careless in appearance or manner & used primarily in the word 邋遢.

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遢 · tà

Sloppy, slovenly, careless in appearance or manner;

used primarily in the word 邋遢.

Sloppy, slovenly, careless in appearance or mannerused primarily in the word 邋遢.

Usage highlights

Sloppy and untidyMessy appearanceSloppy personCareless and slovenly邋里邋遢不修边幅的遢

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looks very slovenly (他很邋遢).
  • Don't be so careless about your appearance (别那么邋遢).
  • The room was left in a messy state (房间弄得邋里邋遢).

Collocations

  • Sloppy and untidy(邋遢)
  • Messy appearance(遢相)
  • Sloppy person(遢人)
  • Careless and slovenly(遢遢)
  • very slovenly(邋里邋遢)
  • unkempt and sloppy(不修边幅的遢)

Idioms

  • Sloppy and untidy(邋遢)
  • Extremely messy and dirty(邋里邋遢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Almost exclusively used in the compound word 邋遢 to describe slovenliness.
  • Carries a negative connotation of poor personal hygiene or careless appearance.
  • Often used to criticize someone's lack of attention to grooming and cleanliness.

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