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to slack off

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

mo1yu2 mōyú

Meaning


Primary

to slack off

Alternatives

slack off, slacks off, slacked off, slacking off, grope for fish, catch fish with hands

Mnemonic


What is the most egregious way 摸鱼 to slack off as work? To go up to the workplace aquarium and spend your time 摸 groping for 鱼 fish with your hands, trying to catch them. Stop 摸鱼 slacking off and get back to work!

Usage


他 这 个 月 常常 摸鱼。

He has been slacking off often this month.

不要 再 摸鱼 了。

Stop slacking off.

老板 发现 他 在 摸鱼, 就 生气 了。

The boss found him slacking off, so he got angry.

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