怠慢 dàimàn to slight
to slight; to neglect
How to remember 怠慢: 怠 idle + 慢 slow = to slight.
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How it is used
- To slight or neglect someone, treat them coldly - 怠慢了客人 (dàimàn le kèrén) neglected the guests.
- Chiefly about failing to show due hospitality/respect; the humble 怠慢了 is a set apology to a guest.
- Polite/social register; host's self-deprecating 招待不周，多有怠慢.