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粗心 (cūxīn) vs 马虎 (mǎhu) — use 粗心 for a stronger implication of carelessness, while 马虎 suggests a more general sloppiness.
Be careful when using 粗心, as it conveys a negative connotation; avoid using it in overly formal contexts. Common collocations include 粗心大意 (cūxīn dàyì - careless and thoughtless). Remember that the first tone (cū) can easily be confused with the second tone (cú), which alters the meaning entirely.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 粗心 connects well with other adjectives describing states or qualities. Focus on using it in sentences to describe situations or behaviors, as well as exploring synonyms like 马虎 (mǎhu - careless) to deepen your understanding.
Learners often confuse 粗心 with 马虎 (mǎhu) but they are not interchangeable in all contexts. For example, saying '我很马虎' (Wǒ hěn mǎhu - I am very careless) is correct, but using 粗心 here might sound too harsh.
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How to say careless in Chinese
“careless” in Chinese is粗心
粗心 (cūxīn) refers to a state of being careless or thoughtless, often resulting in mistakes or oversight. It is commonly used to describe someone who fails to pay attention to details, leading to unintentional errors in work or daily tasks.
When to use 粗心
Be careful when using 粗心, as it conveys a negative connotation; avoid using it in overly formal contexts. Common collocations include 粗心大意 (cūxīn dàyì - careless and thoughtless). Remember that the first tone (cū) can easily be confused with the second tone (cú), which alters the meaning entirely.
粗心 or something close to it
粗心 (cūxīn) vs 马虎 (mǎhu) — use 粗心 for a stronger implication of carelessness, while 马虎 suggests a more general sloppiness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 粗心 with 马虎 (mǎhu) but they are not interchangeable in all contexts. For example, saying '我很马虎' (Wǒ hěn mǎhu - I am very careless) is correct, but using 粗心 here might sound too harsh.
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Grammar Patterns of 粗心
粗心 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Common synonyms include 马虎 (mǎhu) and 疏忽 (shūhū), both conveying a sense of carelessness.
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