Definitions
- 1. to slight
- 2. to neglect
Word relationships
Antonyms
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Common mistakes
Don't confuse 怠慢 (to neglect someone socially) with 慢待, which is more informal and less severe. 怠慢 is rarely used in spoken conversation.
Formality
怠慢 is a formal or literary word, often used in written Chinese or polite speech, unlike the more casual 冷落 or 忽略.
Example Sentences
1 shown怠慢 了客人是不礼貌的。
Neglecting guests is impolite.
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