颟 (mān) - Careless & rude

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mān ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

颟 · mān

Careless;

rude;

blunt;

rough in manner;

also used to describe someone who is negligent or inattentive.

Carelessrudeblunt

Usage highlights

Careless and rudeBlunt personNegligent behaviorRude and carelessBlunt speech

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a bit careless and rude (颟顸).
  • Don't be so blunt in your speech (说话别那么颟).
  • His work is often negligent (他的工作常常很颟顸).

Collocations

  • Careless and rude(颟顸)
  • Blunt person(颟人)
  • Negligent behavior(颟的行为)
  • Rude and careless(粗颟)
  • Blunt speech(颟言)

Idioms

  • Careless and muddle-headed(颟顸糊涂)
  • Blunt and rude(粗颟无礼)
  • Negligent and inattentive(颟顸大意)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 颟 is often used in a negative context to describe a lack of refinement or attention to detail.
  • It is commonly paired with 顸 to form the compound word 颟顸, which emphasizes carelessness and rudeness.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, being 颟 is considered undesirable, as it contradicts values of diligence and propriety.

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