Learn a Chinese Character - 怠 (dài: lazy, idle)

1. Character Basics 基本信息

Radical: 心 The radical of this character is 心 (heart), which often implies emotions or mental states in Chinese characters.

Stroke Count: 9 This character has 9 strokes.

Structure: 上下结构，上半部分是“台”，下半部分是“心” The character has an up - down structure. The upper part is "台" and the lower part is "心".

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2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: dài The pinyin of this character is dài.

3. Meaning 含义

懒惰；松懈 Lazy; slack

4. Common Words 常用词汇

• 怠慢 (dàimàn: neglectful, rude) Showing neglect or rudeness in dealing with others.
• 怠工 (dàigōng: slow down work, sabotage work) Intentionally slowing down work or causing disruptions in the work process.

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

“怠” 通常用作形容词或动词，表示人的状态或行为。例如：“他工作很怠”。 “怠” is usually used as an adjective or a verb to describe a person's state or behavior. For example: "他工作很怠" (He is very slack in his work).

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

在中国文化中，“怠”所代表的懒惰和松懈是不被提倡的品质，强调勤奋和努力的价值观。 In Chinese culture, the laziness and slackness represented by "怠" are not advocated. The values of diligence and hard work are emphasized.

7. Example Sentence 例句

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

可以想象一个人心里（“心”）想着台子（“台”）上的玩乐，而不去工作，就是“怠”。 You can imagine a person thinking about having fun on the platform ("台") in his heart ("心") instead of working, which is the meaning of "怠".