nhác nhớm
Definition
- 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.)