顂 (lài) - Lazy, indolent, sluggish & to neglect, to be remiss in duties.

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lài ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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顂 · lài

Lazy, indolent, sluggish;

to neglect, to be remiss in duties.

Lazy, indolent, sluggishto neglect, to be remiss in duties.

Usage highlights

Lazy and indolentNeglect dutiesBe remissLazy personLazy bonesSluggish and slow

Synonyms

  • 懒— lazy, indolent
  • 惰— lazy, idle
  • 怠— idle, remiss

Antonyms

  • 勤— diligent, industrious
  • 奋— energetic, vigorous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is too lazy to do his homework (他太顂做作业).
  • Don't be lazy about your studies (不要对学习顂惰).
  • She neglected her duties (她顂忽职守).

Collocations

  • Lazy and indolent(顂惰)
  • Neglect duties(顂职)
  • Be remiss(顂怠)
  • Lazy person(顂人)
  • Lazy bones(顂骨头)
  • Sluggish and slow(顂慢)

Idioms

  • Lazy and fond of ease(好逸恶劳)
  • Indolent and pleasure-seeking(游手好闲)
  • Lazy and gluttonous(好吃懒做)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, laziness was strongly discouraged as it contradicted Confucian values of diligence and responsibility.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing negligent officials or undisciplined scholars.
  • Modern usage is rare, mostly found in literary contexts or classical references.

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