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懒 (lǎn): lazy, idle

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HSK 4adjective

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Pinyin
Meaning: lazy, idle
Characters: 1
Part of speech: adjective
HSK level: HSK 4
Strokes: 16
Radical: 忄
Structure: 左中右结构

Full definitions

lazy
lazy
indolent
disinclined to work or exert effort
unwilling or not bothered to do something (often in 懒得 + verb)
variant of 懶|懒[lan3]

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Example sentences

He is too lazy; he doesn't even tidy up his own room.

I'm very tired today and can't be bothered to cook; let's order takeout.

Don't be lazy; finish your homework before going to play.

On weekends he likes to sleep in and usually doesn't get up until ten.

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