懒

懶
lǎn
HSK 4
#2,225 most
frequent character
lazy
adjective

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

懒 lǎn joins 忄, a heart or feeling, with 赖 lài, which shares the first sound. The heart part fits the first sense, 'lazy,' which is still the main meaning.

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Example Sentences

他今天很懒，不想去上课。
tā jīntiān hěn lǎn ， bùxiǎng qù shàngkè 。
He is very lazy today and doesn't want to go to class.
懒惰是成功的敌人。
lǎnduò shì chénggōng de dírén 。
Laziness is the enemy of success.
她总是懒得做作业。
tā zǒngshì lǎnde zuò zuòyè 。
She is always too lazy to do her homework.

Words with similar meanings

懒惰lǎnduò
lazy
This term is often used in a more formal context to describe a lack of effort or diligence.
松懈sōngxiè
slack
This word conveys a sense of being unmotivated or not putting in enough effort, often used in a context of work or responsibilities.

Homophones

揽lǎn
to seize, to fasten with a rope
览lǎn
to look at, to view, to read

Words Starting With 懒

懒惰lǎn duò
idle; lazy

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