Definition
疏忽大意 is a fixed four-character expression that describes a state of being neglectful, careless, and inattentive. It is stronger than 粗心 and often used in formal or serious contexts, such as work reports, safety warnings, or discussions of mistakes. The phrase functions like a noun phrase or predicate complement — you can use it after 因为 or 的, or directly as a verb-like unit.
f.e.
neglectful and carelessinattentive and negligent
Examples
- 疏忽大意。Zhè cì de shībài wánquán shì yīnwèi tā de shū hu dà yì.This failure was entirely due to his neglect and carelessness.
- 疏忽大意。Kāichē shí qiānwàn bù néng shū hu dà yì.You must never be neglectful and careless when driving.
- ，疏忽大意。Xiě lùnwén shí, rènhé shū hu dà yì dōu kěnéng yǐngxiǎng jiéguǒ.When writing a thesis, any neglect and carelessness can affect the outcome.
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