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粗心 (cūxīn, careless) — use 遢 (tà) to emphasize sloppiness in appearance or actions, whereas 粗心 focuses more on inattentiveness or negligence in tasks.
This character is typically used in informal contexts. Beware of confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure correct pronunciation. Common collocations include 邋遢 (lā tà), which specifically means 'sloppy' or 'unkempt'.
While 遢 is not an HSK level word, students should focus on similar adjectives describing behavior or appearances as they progress. Connecting this term with its collocations can enhance vocabulary retention.
Learners often confuse 遢 with its pronunciation and the similar-sounding 邋 (lā), using it incorrectly in sentences. For example, saying '他很邋 (tā hěn lā)' instead of '他很邋遢 (tā hěn lā tà)' to mean 'he is very sloppy' is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 遢
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Etymology of 遢
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Case file: 遢
- 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half日 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywalk
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say careless, negligent, slipshod in Chinese
“careless, negligent, slipshod” in Chinese is遢
The character 遢 (tà) conveys a sense of carelessness or negligence in actions or appearance. It is often used to describe someone who is sloppy or unkempt, reflecting a lack of attention to detail. This term can be used in both personal grooming contexts and to describe general attitudes towards responsibilities.
When to use 遢
This character is typically used in informal contexts. Beware of confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure correct pronunciation. Common collocations include 邋遢 (lā tà), which specifically means 'sloppy' or 'unkempt'.
遢 or something close to it
粗心 (cūxīn, careless) — use 遢 (tà) to emphasize sloppiness in appearance or actions, whereas 粗心 focuses more on inattentiveness or negligence in tasks.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 遢 with its pronunciation and the similar-sounding 邋 (lā), using it incorrectly in sentences. For example, saying '他很邋 (tā hěn lā)' instead of '他很邋遢 (tā hěn lā tà)' to mean 'he is very sloppy' is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 遢
遢 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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瞧你那邋____样儿，出门前也不照照镜子。
Look at how sloppy you are — you did not even check the mirror before going out.
Example Sentences for 遢 (5)
Word Family of 遢
Compound Meaning
What does 邋遢 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 遢
邋遢 (lā tà) specifically emphasizes sloppiness in a more colloquial way, while 遢 (tà) can describe negligence more broadly.
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