粗心大意

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"粗心大意" describes a state of being careless and inattentive, often leading to mistakes or oversights. It is commonly used to criticize someone's lack of attention to detail in daily life or work.

Common Contexts

This phrase is frequently used when talking about errors caused by negligence, such as forgetting things, making mistakes in tasks, or overlooking important details.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

"粗心大意" is a somewhat formal expression often used in spoken and written Chinese to point out someone's fault in attention. It is stronger than just "粗心" alone, implying a significant lack of care. Avoid confusing it with "马虎", which can be more casual or forgiving.

Example Sentences

He forgot to bring important documents because of carelessness.

Carelessness easily causes mistakes at work, so you need to be more careful.

She carelessly left her keys at home.