lào quào
Definition
- Adjective:
- Careless, slapdash, or done without proper care or attention: Describes an action performed in a hasty, superficial, or negligent manner, focusing on quick completion rather than quality or thoroughness.
- Easily influenced, overly accommodating, or lacking firmness: Describes a person's character as being too easy-going, frivolous, or prone to agree with others without deep consideration.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ta làm việc gì cũng lào quào cho xong. (He does everything in a slapdash manner just to get it over with.)
- Tính nó lào quào, ai nói gì cũng nghe theo. (He has an easily influenced character; he listens to whatever anyone says.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a negative connotation, criticizing a lack of diligence, seriousness, or principle.
Variants and Related Words
- Láo quáo: A common variant spelling with identical meaning.
- Công việc được thực hiện một cách láo quáo. (The work was done in a careless way.)
Synonyms
- Careless: Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
- Slapdash: Done too hurriedly and carelessly.
- Superficial: Existing or occurring at or on the surface; lacking depth.
- Frivolous: Not having any serious purpose or value; carefree and not serious.
Related Idioms
- Làm ăn lào quào: To work carelessly or without proper care.
- Cửa hàng đó sẽ đóng sớm vì họ làm ăn lào quào. (That shop will close soon because they work in a slapdash manner.)