混
hùn
Description
"混"这个字有很多意思，可以表示把东西放在一起、搞乱，也可以说一个人过着不太努力的生活。
The character "混" has many meanings; it can mean to put things together, to mess up, or to describe someone living a not very hardworking life.
在口语里，它也常常用来说"随便过日子"或者"待着"。
In spoken language, it is often used to mean "to live casually" or "to hang around."
Meanings
混hùn
to mix; to blend together
把水和面粉混在一起。
Mix the water and flour together.
混hùn
to drift along; to get by aimlessly
他每天在外面混，不好好工作。
He hangs out outside every day instead of working properly.
混hùn
to hang out; to spend time somewhere
我们以前常在这个网站上混。
We used to hang out on this website often.
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Notes
- Nuance
混 can carry a negative tone, suggesting laziness or muddling through when describing someone's life.
- Reading
also read hún in words like 混蛋 (húndàn), meaning muddy or foolish.
In videos
“我就混着吃”
“对，就推个茶桌，混着码嘿。”
“混了那么久”
“很多时候这两者东西是混在一起的”
“这些十三种调料混在一起的。”
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