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马虎
mǎhu
Description
“马虎”是说一个人做事不认真、不小心。
"马虎" means a person is careless and not serious about their work.
如果你做作业太快，很容易马虎，会写错字。
If you do your homework too quickly, you can easily be 马虎 and make mistakes in writing characters.
Meanings
马虎mǎhu
careless; sloppy; not serious
他做事很马虎，常常出错。
He is careless in his work and often makes mistakes.
马虎mǎhu
to do carelessly; to be casual about
这件事很重要，不能马虎。
This matter is very important and cannot be handled carelessly.
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Notes
- Nuance
马虎 stresses lack of care or attention; 粗心 means careless by nature or in details.
- Usage
often in 马马虎虎, meaning either 'careless' or 'so-so, just okay'.
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