Definition
浪荡 describes two related but distinct patterns of behavior: wandering aimlessly without purpose (loafing), and living a morally reckless or dissipated life. It is often used to criticize or describe someone who lacks discipline or responsibilities.
v.
to loaf aboutto wander aimlesslyto be dissoluteto lead a dissipated life
Examples
- 浪荡，。Tā měitiān zài wàibiān làng dàng, yě bù gōngzuò.He loafs about outside every day and doesn't work.
- 浪荡，。Tā làng dàng le dà bàn shēng, zuìhòu zhōngyú āndìng xiàlái le.He idled away most of his life and finally settled down.
- 浪荡，。Tā bú zài xiàng cóngqián nàyàng làng dàng le, kāishǐ rènzhēn gōngzuò.He no longer loafs about like before and starts working seriously.
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