yīn​xún

to follow the old routine

  • created sense approved 因循 · yīn​xún · to follow the old routine — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    因循

    yīn​xún

    to follow the old routine

    To continue using established patterns or old habits without change; to carry on just as before.

    因 (literal) → 因 · yīn · (bound form) to follow 循 (literal) → 循 · xún · to follow

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  • created sense approved 因循 · yīn​xún · to procrastinate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    因循

    yīn​xún

    to procrastinate

    To delay or put off doing something; to let time slip by through negligence or indecision.

    因 (literal) → 因 · yīn · (bound form) to follow 循 (literal) → 循 · xún · to follow

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  • created sense approved 因循 · yīn​xún · leisurely — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    因循

    yīn​xún

    leisurely

    To be at leisure or lead a relaxed, carefree life.

    因 (literal) → 因 · yīn · (bound form) to follow 循 (literal) → 循 · xún · to follow

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