敷衍 (fū yǎn): Be perfunctory (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

Faced with the reporter's sharp questions, he just gave a perfunctory answer and hurriedly left the venue.

Haven't you noticed that he has been perfunctorily responding to your concern lately?

The teacher perfunctorily checked the homework without looking carefully.

He did not treat this important task perfunctorily; instead, he devoted a great deal of effort to completing it.

Although he agreed readily, his perfunctory attitude was disheartening.

To avoid hurting his friend's feelings, he perfunctorily agreed to the invitation, though he didn't really want to go.

Don't brush me off with phrases like 'we'll talk about it next time' anymore; I need a clear answer.