爱理不理

• Pinyin: ài lǐ bù lǐ
• Desglose de hanzi: 爱 = love/inclined; 理 = pay attention to; 不 = not

Significado

Ser frío e indiferente; apenas hacer caso; tratar con desdén.

Describes an attitude of being aloof or showing minimal interest — responding only reluctantly or barely acknowledging someone. Often implies arrogance or displeasure.

Ejemplos

1. 自从那次吵架后，她对我一直爱理不理的。
2. 那个服务员态度很差，对顾客爱理不理的。
3. 他今天怎么爱理不理的？是不是遇到什么不开心的事了？

Guía de uso

Contexto: everyday, complaint

Tono: critical

Correcto

• 他对同事总是爱理不理。(He's always dismissive toward his colleagues.)
• 别对客人爱理不理的，要热情点。(Don't be cold to guests — be more enthusiastic.)

Incorrecto

• 用'爱理不理'形容积极的态度 (Don't use 爱理不理 positively — it always has negative connotations)

Origen e historia

爱 here means 'to be inclined to' rather than 'love.' 理 means 'to pay attention.' The structure 爱…不… indicates doing something reluctantly or inconsistently.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal