sǎnmàn

散漫

Word · Adjective

undisciplined; scattered and disorderly

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 7 examples
1.

adjective

undisciplined; lax; careless in behavior or attitude

Describes a lack of discipline in work style, organization, or personal conduct. Often carries a negative connotation when referring to professional or team behavior.

Tā他
gōng工
zuò作
tài态
dù度
sǎn散
màn漫
 ,
jīng经
cháng常
chí迟
dào到
zǎo早
tuì退
 。

His work attitude is undisciplined, and he is often late or leaves early.

Zhè这
zhī支
duì队
wǔ伍
zì自
yóu由
sǎn散
màn漫
 ,
quē缺
fá乏
zǔ组
zhī织
jì纪
lǜ律
xìng性
 。

This team is undisciplined and lacks organizational discipline.

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Sǎn散
màn漫
de的
zuò作
fēng风
huì会
yǐng影
xiǎng响
zhěng整
gè个
tuán团
duì队
de的
xiào效
lǜ率
 。

A lax work style will affect the efficiency of the entire team.

2.

adjective

scattered; dispersed; unorganized; lacking concentration

Describes physical distribution, structural organization (like writing), or visual appearance that lacks coherence or proper arrangement.

Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
jié结
gòu构
sǎn散
màn漫
 ,
céng层
cì次
bù不
qīng清
 。

This article is structurally scattered and lacks clear organization.

Yuàn院
zi子
lǐ里
sǎn散
màn漫
de地
duī堆
zhe着
yī一
xiē些
jiù旧
jiā家
jù具
 。

Some old furniture was scattered around the courtyard.

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Tā他
de的
tóu头
fa发
sǎn散
màn漫
de地
pī披
zài在
jiān肩
shàng上
 。

His hair hung loosely over his shoulders.

Sǎn散
màn漫
de的
xīng星
guāng光
diǎn点
zhuì缀
zhe着
yè夜
kōng空
 。

Scattered starlight dotted the night sky.