This is the 19279th most frequent Korean word.
안하고
"안하고" means "not doing" or "not performing."
In this sentence, '안하고' is used to express the desire to not engage in the action (working) and instead focus on resting.
나는 일을 안하고 쉬고 싶어요.
I want to rest without working.
Here, '안하고' indicates not choosing the option (kimchi) and selecting other side dishes instead.
김치는 안하고 다른 반찬을 준비했어요.
I prepared other side dishes instead of kimchi.
In this usage, '안하고' highlights the action not performed (studying) while emphasizing the performed action (gaming).