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苟且

gǒu qiě

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Definitions

  1. 1. perfunctory
  2. 2. careless
  3. 3. drifting along
  4. 4. resigned to one's fate
  5. 5. improper (relations)
  6. 6. illicit (sex)

Words Containing 苟且

苟且偷生
gǒu qiě tōu shēng

to drift and live without purpose (idiom); to drag out an ignoble existence

苟且偷安
gǒu qiě tōu ān

seeking only ease and comfort (idiom); making no attempt to improve oneself

Child Words of 苟且

苟
gǒu

if

且
qiě

and