qua quít

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The Vietnamese word "qua quít" is an adverb that describes doing something in a perfunctory manner, meaning that it is done without much thought, care, or attention to detail. It implies a sense of superficiality in the action, often because the person is either in a hurry or does not find the task important.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "qua quít" when you want to describe actions that are rushed or done without genuine effort. It can apply to various contexts, such as work, study, or everyday tasks.

Examples:

1. In a Sentence:

   • "Cô ấy làm bài tập qua quít, nên điểm không cao."
   • (She did her homework perfunctorily, so her grade was not high.)

2. In a Conversation:

   • "Tại sao bạn không chuẩn bị cho buổi thuyết trình?
   • "Tôi chỉ làm qua quít thôi."
   • (Why didn’t you prepare for the presentation? I just did it perfunctorily.)

Advanced Usage:

In more formal or literary contexts, "qua quít" can also be used to critique someone's lack of dedication to a task. For example, in a workplace evaluation, you might say: - "Nhân viên này thường làm việc qua quít, không đạt yêu cầu chất lượng." - (This employee often works perfunctorily, not meeting quality standards.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "qua quít," but you might come across phrases that convey a similar meaning, like "làm cho có" (to do just for the sake of doing) or "cẩu thả" (careless).

Different Meanings:

While "qua quít" primarily refers to doing things without care, it can also imply a lack of passion or engagement in various activities, such as hobbies or relationships.

Academic

adv.

1. perfunetorily