苟且 : perfunctory, ca... : gǒu qiě | Definition | Mandarin Chinese Pinyin English Dictionary

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苟且

gǒu qiě
perfunctory careless drifting along resigned to one's fate improper (relations) illicit (sex)

Example Usage
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 taking things easily without attending to responsibilities
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