laan5 saan2懶散懒散
Jyutpinglaan5 saan2
Yaleláahn sáan
Definition
Sluggish, lazy, and indolent; lacking focus or concentration.
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How it's used
Describes a lack of discipline or focus rather than just physical tiredness. It implies a habitual attitude of being unmotivated or careless about responsibilities. While it can apply to physical movement, it is most frequently used to critique a person's work ethic or general approach to tasks.
Examples
He has been very sluggish at work lately, always daydreaming.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply physically exhausted or sleepy, as that is better expressed by 攰 or 冇精神. 懶散 carries a negative judgment about a person's character or attitude toward their duties.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
