To be fond of ease and averse to work; to love comfort and despise labor.
他总是好逸恶劳，不愿承担家务，只想着玩乐。
He is always fond of ease and averse to work, unwilling to take on household chores and only thinking about recreation.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, imperial physician Guo Yu was highly skilled in medicine, often curing illnesses instantly. He was benevolent and kind-hearted, dedicated to treating poor people with full effort, and his remedies were always effective.
However, when treating high-ranking officials and nobles, his treatments often yielded no results.
Emperor He of Han asked him why this was the case.
Guo Yu replied that these officials and nobles often made their own decisions, had an unhumble attitude, were fond of ease and averse to work, and were unwilling to cooperate with the treatment.
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