不务正业
bù​wù​zhèng​yè

to not have a proper job

bù​wù​zhèng​yè to not have a proper job
  1. 不 bù adverb
    not
    Negative adverb used before verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs to indicate negation; also used as a bound-form prefix to form terms with opposite meanings
  2. 务 務 wù noun
    to engage in
    (bound form) to devote oneself to; to attend to; to be engaged in
  3. 正业 正業 zhèng​yè
    regular occupation
    one's regular job; an honest occupation; proper duties within one's line of work

bù​wù​zhèng​yè to neglect one's duties
  1. 不 bù adverb
    not
    Negative adverb used before verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs to indicate negation; also used as a bound-form prefix to form terms with opposite meanings
  2. 务 務 wù noun
    to engage in
    (bound form) to devote oneself to; to attend to; to be engaged in
  3. 正业 正業 zhèng​yè
    main business
    main occupation or primary business as distinguished from side business or subsidiary interests