Definition
二流子 is a colloquial, derogatory term for someone who avoids work and lives an idle, disreputable life — similar to 'good-for-nothing' or 'bum' in English. It's used informally, often in social criticism or gossip. The word is not literal (二流 'second-rate' + 子 suffix) and carries a strong negative tone.
n.
(slang, derogatory) loaferbumgood-for-nothing
Examples
- ，，二流子。Tā zhěngtiān bù gànhuó, jiù zhīdào dàochù xiánguàng, zhēnshi ge èr liú zǐ.He doesn't work all day, just wanders around — he's a real bum.
- 二流子，。Cūn lǐ nàxiē èr liú zǐ jù zài yìqǐ dǔ qián, ràng rén hěn tóuténg.Those loafers in the village gather to gamble, which gives everyone a headache.
- 二流子，。Tā yǐqián shì ge èr liú zǐ, hòulái zhǎodào gōngzuò cái biàn hǎo.He used to be a good-for-nothing, but only got better after finding a job.
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