HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
怠 — lazy
- Reading
- dài
- Meaning
- lazy; negligent; remiss
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
怠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dài and it means lazy; negligent; remiss. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
怠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 怠工 (go slow, slack off) and 怠慢 (slight, cold-shoulder).
Chinese words containing 怠
Frequently asked questions
What does 怠 mean in Chinese?
怠 means lazy; negligent; remiss in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 怠 read?
怠 is read dài. Reading it inside real words — 怠工 and 怠慢 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 怠 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 怠 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 怠 in a word?
A common word containing 怠 is 怠工 (dài gōng) — "go slow, slack off". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 怠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 怠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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