Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lazy, slothful, indolent: Describes a person's character or disposition as being habitually unwilling to work or use energy; inclined to idleness.
   • Reluctant, averse: Shows a disinclination or lack of enthusiasm to do something, often due to laziness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cậu bé có tính nhác nhớm, lúc nào cũng trốn việc. (The boy has a lazy disposition, always avoiding work.)
  • Thái độ nhác nhớm của anh ấy khiến mọi người không hài lòng. (His indolent attitude makes everyone dissatisfied.)
  • Đừng có nhác nhớm, hãy dậy và dọn dẹp phòng đi. (Don't be lazy, get up and clean your room.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "nhác nhớm" is often used to describe a persistent character trait rather than a temporary state. It implies a deeper, habitual laziness.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhác (adj): Lazy, idle. A shorter, more common form with a similar meaning.

  • Nó làm biếng và nhác lắm. (He is very lazy and idle.)

• Lười nhác (adj): Slothful, idle. A compound adjective emphasizing laziness.

  • Cô ấy bị đuổi việc vì thói lười nhác. (She was fired for her slothful habits.)

Synonyms

• Lazy: Unwilling to work or use energy.
• Indolent: Wanting to avoid activity or exertion.
• Slothful: Lazily inactive.
• Idle: Avoiding work; not active or in use.

Related Idioms

• Nhác việc, chăm ăn: Lazy with work but diligent with eating. Criticizes someone who is idle when it comes to labor but eager when it comes to meals.
  • Thằng đó đúng kiểu nhác việc, chăm ăn. (That guy is the classic type: lazy with work, diligent with eating.)