xõng lưng

Một chú mèo nằm xõng lưng trên tấm thảm ấm áp.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lazy, indolent: Describes a person who is habitually unwilling to work or exert effort; characterized by a lack of energy or motivation.
   • Sluggish, idle: Suggests a state of inactivity or a tendency to avoid physical or mental effort.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Thằng bé đó rất xõng lưng, chẳng chịu phụ việc nhà. (That boy is very lazy; he refuses to help with the housework.)
  • Đừng có xõng lưng mà ngồi đó, dậy làm gì đi! (Don't be so idle sitting there; get up and do something!)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in informal, colloquial speech, particularly in criticism or reprimand. It carries a stronger, more disapproving tone than the neutral word "lười."

Variants and Related Words

• Lười (adj): lazy, slothful. This is the standard, more common term for "lazy."
• Lười biếng (adj): lazy, indolent. A slightly more formal compound with similar meaning.

Synonyms

• Lazy: unwilling to work or use energy.
• Indolent: wanting to avoid activity or exertion.
• Idle: avoiding work; lazy.
• Sluggish: slow-moving or inactive.

Related Idioms

• Ăn không ngồi rồi: to be idle and live off others; to live in idleness.
  • Nó suốt ngày ăn không ngồi rồi, xõng lưng lắm. (He's idle all day, very lazy.)