laan5 maan6懶慢懒慢

Jyutpinglaan5 maan6

Yaleláahn maahn

Definition

Lazy and slow.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly critical tone, implying that the person is not just slow by nature, but actively avoiding effort. It is often used in work or school settings to describe someone who lacks initiative and drags their feet on tasks. While it describes a behavior, it can feel quite pointed when directed at someone directly.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢hou2好laan5懶maan6慢，seng4成jat6日to1拖maan6慢zeon3進dou6度。

He works very lazily and slowly, always slowing down the progress.

nei5你m4唔hou2好gam3咁laan5懶maan6慢laa1啦，faai3快di1啲zou6做jyun4完keoi5佢。

Don't be so lazy and slow, finish it quickly.

Common phrases

laan5懶maan6慢sing4成sing3性

to be habitually lazy and slow

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 慢吞吞, which describes a slow pace or movement without necessarily implying the negative, lazy attitude associated with 懶慢.