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粗心大意 (careless) vs 马虎 (sloppy) — use 粗心大意 for a stronger emphasis on negligence, while 马虎 suggests a more casual or habitual lack of attention.
When using 粗心大意, be mindful that it is more informal and often used in everyday conversations rather than formal writing. Common collocations include '粗心大意的错误' (careless mistakes). Remember that using this phrase in a critical context might come across as accusatory.
Though this idiom is not in the official HSK lists, it connects well with HSK 3 vocabulary related to daily activities and emotions. Focus on recognizing this idiom in conversation, as it can be used in various contexts to describe behavior.
Many learners confuse 粗心大意 with similar phrases like 马虎 (mǎhu), which also means careless but is more informal. For example, using 粗心大意 in formal documents is incorrect; opt for '疏忽' (shūhu) instead.
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How to say negligent in Chinese
“negligent” in Chinese is粗心大意
粗心大意 is an idiom that describes someone who is negligent, careless, or pays little attention to detail. It is often used to refer to mistakes that arise from a lack of carefulness, whether in work, studies, or daily life. This phrase emphasizes the importance of being attentive and diligent.
When to use 粗心大意
When using 粗心大意, be mindful that it is more informal and often used in everyday conversations rather than formal writing. Common collocations include '粗心大意的错误' (careless mistakes). Remember that using this phrase in a critical context might come across as accusatory.
粗心大意 or something close to it
粗心大意 (careless) vs 马虎 (sloppy) — use 粗心大意 for a stronger emphasis on negligence, while 马虎 suggests a more casual or habitual lack of attention.
What learners get wrong
Many learners confuse 粗心大意 with similar phrases like 马虎 (mǎhu), which also means careless but is more informal. For example, using 粗心大意 in formal documents is incorrect; opt for '疏忽' (shūhu) instead.
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You can say '他考试的时候粗心大意，导致了很多错误。' (He was careless during the exam, resulting in many mistakes.)
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