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惰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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惰 Stroke Order — How to Write 惰

Stroke Order

惰 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 忄, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

惰 Radical and Character Components

Components:忄左⺼

惰 is a phono-semantic compound: 忄 (mind) carries the meaning, while 左 indicates the sound.

Radical: 忄 + 9 more strokes

惰 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • duò

Meanings of 惰 in Chinese

1

duò惰

Lazy, indolent, remiss; opposite of diligent. Often appears in words like 'laziness' (懒惰), 'indolence' (怠惰), and 'inertia' (惰性).
人如果长期处于安逸的环境，就容易产生惰性
If a person stays in a comfortable environment for too long, they can easily develop inertia or laziness.

Common Words and Phrases with 惰

1
duò惰lún轮
An idle pulley or an idle gear, used for guiding, tensioning, or supporting without transmitting power.
为了确保输送带的平稳运行，技术人员定期检查并调整惰轮的张紧度。
To ensure the smooth operation of the conveyor belt, technicians regularly check and adjust the tension of the idler pulley.
2
duò惰mín民
an idle person; a vagrant
在社区里，那些惰民因为不愿付出劳动，生活常常陷入困境。
In the community, those idle vagrants often find themselves in difficult situations because they are unwilling to put in any labor.
3
duò惰xìng性
Inertia; the tendency to be lazy or resistant to change.
克服工作中的惰性是提高效率的关键。
Overcoming inertia in work is key to improving efficiency.
4
duò惰xìng性qì气tǐ体
A gas that is chemically unreactive and does not readily participate in chemical reactions, often non-flammable and not supporting combustion.
食品包装中常填充惰性气体以延长保质期。
Inert gas is often filled into food packaging to extend its shelf life.
5
duò惰yóu游
To loaf around and neglect one's proper duties.
他自从辞职后，便开始终日惰游，令家人十分担忧。
Since he resigned, he has been spending his days in idle wandering, causing his family great concern.

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Questions about 惰

What does 惰 mean in Chinese?

惰 (duò) means “Lazy, indolent, remiss” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 惰?

惰 is pronounced duò in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 惰 have?

惰 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 惰?

惰 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 忄. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 惰?

The radical of 惰 is 忄, and 惰 is a phono-semantic compound.