Definition
忙活 (máng huo) is a colloquial verb that means 'to be busy doing tasks or chores'. It is a separable verb (离合词): the components 忙 and 活 can be separated with inserted words (e.g., 忙了一天的活 'was busy with work all day'). It often implies hands-on, ongoing work.
verb
to be busy (with chores or work)to be occupiedto be engaged in tasks
Easily confused
- 忙乱máng luànlook-alikerushed and confused; flustered and disorganized
Examples
- 忙活，。Wǒ zuìjìn tài máng huo le, lián zhōumò dōu méiyǒu xiūxi.I've been so busy lately that I haven't even rested on weekends.
- 忙活，。Tā máng huo le yì tiān, zhōngyú bǎ fángjiān shōushi hǎo le.He was busy all day and finally got the room cleaned up.
- 忙活，。Bié máng huo le, xiān chī wǔfàn ba.Stop being busy; let's have lunch first.
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