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玩忽職守

简玩忽职守 · 繁玩忽職守

Mandarin · pinyin wán hū zhí shǒu

to neglect one's duty
dereliction of duty
malpractice

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玩: wán · play with, joke, enjoy
忽: hū · suddenly, abruptly; neglect
職: Look up this written character
守: shǒu · defend, protect, guard, conserve
职: zhí · duty, profession; office, post

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2–1–2–3 · wan2 hu1 zhi2 shou3

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(Mainland China) to neglect one's duty; to engage in misconduct in public office

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