Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Careless, sloppy, negligent: Describes work or actions done without proper care, attention, or thoroughness, resulting in poor quality.
   • Hasty, slapdash: Indicates something done too quickly and without the necessary diligence.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta làm việc rất hồi hộ. (He works very carelessly.)
  • Công trình này bị đánh giá là thiết kế hồi hộ. (This construction project was evaluated as having a sloppy design.)
  • Đừng có hồi hộ như vậy, phải kiểm tra lại cho kỹ. (Don't be so hasty; you must check it again carefully.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in a critical or disapproving context to point out a lack of care or professionalism in how a task is performed.

Variants and Related Words

• Làm hồi hộ (v): to do something carelessly.
  • Nó làm hồi hộ nên sản phẩm hỏng hết. (He did it carelessly, so all the products are broken.)

Synonyms

• Careless: Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
• Sloppy: Lacking care or effort; messy.
• Negligent: Failing to take proper care in doing something.
• Slapdash: Done too hurriedly and carelessly.

Related Idioms

• Làm ăn hồi hộ: To do business or work in a negligent manner.
  • Cửa hàng đó làm ăn hồi hộ nên chẳng ai tin tưởng. (That store operates so negligently that no one trusts it.)