Meanings of 贪玩儿
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贪玩儿 (tān wán er) vs 玩乐 (wán lè) — use 贪玩儿 to emphasize excessive playfulness that neglects responsibilities, while 玩乐 simply means to have fun without the negative connotation.
Use 贪玩儿 in informal contexts, especially when talking about children or teenagers. A common mistake is to confuse it with 贪心 (tān xīn), which means greedy in a financial sense. Pay attention to the pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
Although 贪玩儿 is not an official HSK word, it connects well with HSK vocabulary related to play and leisure. Students should focus on the components 贪 and 玩, as they appear in other words related to cherishing or indulging in activities.
Learners often mistakenly use 贪玩儿 to describe someone who enjoys hobbies or leisure activities generally, rather than implying irresponsibility. For example, saying '他很贪玩儿，因为他喜欢看电影' (He is very playful because he likes watching movies) should be corrected to reflect a lack of responsibility.
Pronunciation of 贪玩儿
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How to say to be too fond of play; to like fooling around in Chinese
“to be too fond of play; to like fooling around” in Chinese is贪玩儿
贪玩儿 (tān wán er) refers to a person who is overly playful or loves to play, often at the expense of responsibilities. It is commonly used to describe children or teenagers who prefer games and fun over studying or working. The phrase emphasizes a sense of indulgence in playfulness.
When to use 贪玩儿
Use 贪玩儿 in informal contexts, especially when talking about children or teenagers. A common mistake is to confuse it with 贪心 (tān xīn), which means greedy in a financial sense. Pay attention to the pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
贪玩儿 or something close to it
贪玩儿 (tān wán er) vs 玩乐 (wán lè) — use 贪玩儿 to emphasize excessive playfulness that neglects responsibilities, while 玩乐 simply means to have fun without the negative connotation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 贪玩儿 to describe someone who enjoys hobbies or leisure activities generally, rather than implying irresponsibility. For example, saying '他很贪玩儿，因为他喜欢看电影' (He is very playful because he likes watching movies) should be corrected to reflect a lack of responsibility.
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While it's primarily used for children, you can use it humorously to describe adults who act childish or avoid responsibilities.
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