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guàn

Description

"惯"常常用来说一个人对某件事已经很熟悉,不觉得奇怪,就是习惯了。

"惯" is often used to say that a person is very familiar with something and does not find it strange, meaning they are used to it.

它也可以说父母太宠孩子,让孩子有了坏习惯。

It can also mean that parents spoil their children too much, causing them to develop bad habits.

Meanings

guàn

be used to; be accustomed to

我住惯了这里。

I'm used to living here.

guàn

to spoil; to indulge (a child)

别太惯孩子。

Don't spoil the child too much.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as "be used to" 惯 follows a verb (住惯、看惯); 习惯 can stand alone.

  • Etymology

    shares meaning with 习惯; the sense of 'spoil' comes from letting habits form.

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