懒 (lǎn) — lazy | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

A casual, everyday adjective for 'lazy' — a person who doesn't want to work or move. 懒惰 is a more formal, written-style synonym meaning the same thing.

adjective

lazy

Easily confused

赖làilook-alike(verb) to rely on; to depend on
揽lǎnsound-aliketo embrace, to take into one's arms

Examples

懒，。
Tā tài lǎn le, zuò yè dōu bù xiǎng xiě.
He is too lazy to even do his homework.
懒，。
Wǒ jiā de māo hěn lǎn, yì tiān dào wǎn shuì jiào.
My cat is very lazy; it sleeps all day.
，懒。
Zhōu mò zǎo shàng wǒ yě bù xiǎng qǐ chuáng, yīn wèi tài lǎn le.
On weekend mornings I don't want to get up either, because I'm too lazy.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4 HSK 2.0 Level 4 Personality & Traits

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