mo1嚒
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Yalemō
Definition
Slow-moving, slow to react, or dragging one's feet.
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How it's used
Describes someone or something that is sluggish, inefficient, or lacks urgency. It carries a slightly impatient or critical tone, often used when someone is holding up progress or taking too long to finish a task. It is distinct from the general word for slow, 慢, by emphasizing the annoying or dragging nature of the slowness.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 磨, which refers to grinding or friction. While they share a similar sound in some contexts, 嚤 is specifically used to describe a person's pace or reaction speed.
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