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草率 (cǎoshuài) - use 潦草 for a focus on sloppiness due to carelessness, while 草率 emphasizes hastiness in decision-making or actions.
Be cautious when using 潦草, as it can imply criticism of someone's work ethic or skills. It's generally used in informal contexts, so avoid it in formal writing. Common collocations include 潦草的字 (sloppy handwriting) or 潦草的作业 (careless homework).
While 潦草 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to words related to quality and appearance. Focus on understanding its nuances in describing work and presentation, as this will help broaden your vocabulary in similar contexts.
Learners often confuse 潦草 with similar words like 整齐 (zheng3 qi2, meaning neat). For instance, saying '他的字很整齐' (His handwriting is slovenly) instead of '他的字很潦草' would be incorrect.
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How to say careless in Chinese
“careless” in Chinese is潦草
The term 潦草 (liao2 cao3) describes something that is done in a careless or hasty manner, often leading to sloppiness. It can refer to both physical appearances, like messy handwriting, and behaviors indicating a lack of attention to detail. This word often carries a negative connotation, suggesting a disregard for quality or precision.
When to use 潦草
Be cautious when using 潦草, as it can imply criticism of someone's work ethic or skills. It's generally used in informal contexts, so avoid it in formal writing. Common collocations include 潦草的字 (sloppy handwriting) or 潦草的作业 (careless homework).
潦草 or something close to it
草率 (cǎoshuài) - use 潦草 for a focus on sloppiness due to carelessness, while 草率 emphasizes hastiness in decision-making or actions.
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Learners often confuse 潦草 with similar words like 整齐 (zheng3 qi2, meaning neat). For instance, saying '他的字很整齐' (His handwriting is slovenly) instead of '他的字很潦草' would be incorrect.
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No, 潦草 can describe any work or effort that is done carelessly, not just handwriting.
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