laan5 do6懶惰懒惰

Jyutpinglaan5 do6

Yaleláahn doh

形容詞

Definition

Lazy, indolent, or averse to work.

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How it's used

While 懶惰 is a standard term, native speakers often prefer the simpler 懶 when describing someone's character or behavior in daily conversation. Using the two-character form can sound slightly more formal or emphatic, similar to using 'indolent' instead of 'lazy' in English. It is frequently used in school or work settings to criticize a lack of diligence.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都gam3咁laan5懶do6惰，dim2點joeng2樣wan2搵dou3到gung1工aa4呀？

He is always so lazy, how will he ever find a job?

nei5你m4唔hou2好gam3咁laan5懶do6惰laa1啦，faai3快di1啲hei2起san1身zou6做je5嘢。

Don't be so lazy, hurry up and get up to work.

Common phrases

laan5懶do6惰sing4成sing3性

habitually lazy

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use 懶惰 as a verb, but it functions strictly as an adjective. You cannot say 佢懶惰咗, as you would need to add a verb like 變得 to express that someone has become lazy.