Definition
游荡 describes moving around without a clear purpose or staying idle with no meaningful activity. It can refer to physically wandering on the streets (like drifting from place to place) or to a lifestyle of laziness and avoidance of work. The tone is often mildly negative, suggesting a lack of direction or responsibility.
v.
to wander aimlesslyto driftto loaf aboutto be idle
Examples
- 游荡，。Tā měitiān zài jiē shàng yóu dàng, shénme yě bú zuò.He wanders the streets every day and does nothing.
- 游荡，。Shīyè hòu tā zhěngtiān zài jiā yóu dàng, ràng rén hěn dānxīn.After losing his job, he loafs around at home all day, which worries people.
- 游荡，。Tā niánqīng shí céng zài gèdì yóu dàng, hòulái cái āndìng xiàlái.He used to drift around various places when he was young, and only later settled down.
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