无所事事

wú suǒ shì shì
to do nothing

他整天无所事事,游手好闲。

He spends the whole day doing nothing, being lazy.


informal

To do nothing; to be idle or unoccupied.

周末我无所事事,只是看看电视。

On the weekend, I do nothing but watch TV.

This phrase is often used to describe someone who is lazy or not productive.

Collocations

整天无所事事to do nothing all day

Related Phrases

游手好闲phrase
to be idle and lazy
无所作为phrase
to achieve nothing

Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used in informal contexts to describe someone who is not productive or engaged in any meaningful activity.

Gold Rule

Negative Connotation

Be aware that this phrase can carry a negative connotation, implying laziness or a lack of productivity.

Word Origin

The phrase is composed of four characters: 无 (without), 所 (place), 事 (matter), and 事 (matter). It literally means 'without any matter to do,' emphasizing idleness.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who is lazy or not engaged in any meaningful activity. It can carry a slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of productivity.

Word Breakdown

without
root
+
place
root
+
matter
root
+
matter
root
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