庸庸碌碌 (yōng yōng lù lù) — mediocre and unambitious, with no notable achievements
Definition
A four-character set phrase (成语) describing a person living a plain, unambitious life with no notable achievements — 'mediocre and unremarkable.' Often carries a self-deprecating or regretful tone.
bound form
mediocre and unambitiouswith no notable achievements
Examples
- 庸庸碌碌。Tā bú yuàn yì guò yōng yōng lù lù de yì shēng.He doesn't want to live a mediocre and unremarkable life.
- 庸庸碌碌，。Tā jué de zì jǐ yōng yōng lù lù, méi yǒu shén me tè cháng.She feels she is ordinary and undistinguished, with no special skills.
- 庸庸碌碌。Hěn duō rén hài pà yōng yōng lù lù dì lǎo qù.Many people are afraid of growing old in mediocrity.
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