Definition
懒 (lǎn) is the everyday word for 'lazy' — used in casual speech for people and animals. 懒惰 (lǎn duò) is more formal and literary, often implying a habitual character flaw. For most situations, 懒 sounds natural; 懒惰 is stronger and more judgmental.
adjective
lazy
Easily confused
- 赖làilook-alike(verb) to rely on; to depend on
- 烂lànsound-alike(of food) rotten, spoiled, or overcooked to a soft consistency
- 蓝lánsound-alikeblue
- 拦lánsound-aliketo block, to obstruct, to flag down (a vehicle)
- 栏lánsound-alikefence; railing; barrier
- 揽lǎnsound-aliketo embrace, to take into one's arms
Examples
- 懒，。Tā tài lǎn le, zuòyè dōu bù xiǎng xiě.He is too lazy to even do his homework.
- 懒，。Wǒ jiā de māo hěn lǎn, yì tiān dào wǎn shuìjiào.My cat is very lazy; it sleeps all day.
- ，懒。Zhōumò zǎoshang wǒ yě bù xiǎng qǐ chuáng, yīnwèi tài lǎn le.On weekend mornings I don't want to get up either, because I'm too lazy.
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