Definition
懈怠 is a stative verb (s.v.) meaning 'to be slack, lazy, or negligent' — it describes a state of reduced effort or attention, often in work, study, or duty. It's more formal than 懒 and carries a sense of failing to maintain proper diligence. In traditional Chinese medicine, it also refers to a specific sluggishness pattern, but that usage is rare outside medical contexts.
s.v.
to be slacklazyor negligent (in effort or duty)
Examples
- 懈怠，。Tā zuìjìn gōngzuò hěn xiè dài, jīngcháng chídào zǎotuì.He's been slack at work lately, often arriving late and leaving early.
- 懈怠，。Xuéxí bùnéng xiè dài, yào jiānchí měitiān fùxí.You can't be negligent in your studies; you need to persist in reviewing every day.
- 懈怠。Tā yīnwèi xiè dài zhíshǒu bèi gōngsī pīpíng le.He was criticized by the company for neglecting his duties.
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