碌
mediocre; busy
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
mediocre; ordinary; commonplace
literaryUsually used in words like 庸碌 or 碌碌无为 to describe a person lacking ambition or achievement.
He is a mediocre person who has never achieved much in his life.
He is not content to live a life of mediocrity and inaction.
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Many people refuse to be mediocre in order to pursue excellence.
In this competitive society, mediocre people are easily eliminated.
He is just an incompetent and mediocre official.
adjective
busy; occupied with many trifling affairs
neutralCommonly used as 忙碌 or 劳碌 to describe a state of being busy with work or daily tasks.
He has been incredibly busy these days preparing for the final exams.
Mother works hard all day to take care of the family.
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I was very moved seeing his busy figure in the kitchen.
Although the work is very busy, he feels very fulfilled.
Everyone is busy preparing for the upcoming festival.