English–Chinese
“neglect” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindài màn
Example
他工作太忙，怠慢了孩子。tā gōng zuò tài máng dài màn le hái zi
He was so busy with work that he neglected his child.
How to say “neglect” in Chinese
“Neglect” in Chinese is 怠慢 (dài màn).
Treat a duty or person as unimportant by giving it too little care or attention.
Example sentences with 怠慢
领导批评了他，因为他怠慢了职责。líng dǎo pī píng le tā yīn wèi tā dài màn le zhí zé
His supervisor criticized him because he neglected his duties.
Tips for using 怠慢
- With a person as its object, this word can sound like a complaint about cold or careless treatment, while with a task it highlights poor responsibility.