苟
careless; if; surname Gou
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesadjective
careless; casual; perfunctory
formalUsed to describe attitude towards handling matters or social interaction
He finished this calligraphy work with meticulous care.
This professor never speaks or laughs casually, and has an extremely rigorous academic attitude.
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You should not deal with things perfunctorily, but pursue quality.
He doesn't care about small details and is always carefree.
This contract needs careful review, no perfunctory treatment is allowed.
proper noun
surname Gou
formalA rare Chinese surname
The Gou surname is one of the relatively rare Chinese surnames.
Mr. Gou is an old teacher at our school.
conjunction
if; supposing that
archaicLiterary and classical Chinese usage, rarely used in modern daily speech
If there are no people, how can there be a ruler?
If it benefits the country, I will devote my life to it; how can I avoid hardship or seek comfort based on personal fortune?
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If you can persist, you will definitely achieve something.
If you make a mistake, others will definitely know it.
I just want to survive in troubled times, not to gain fame among the feudal lords.