急躁

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他性子急躁，做事容易出错。▶ —
   He is impatient, so he makes mistakes easily.
2. 遇事不要急躁，要冷静。▶ —
   When something happens, do not get impatient; stay calm.

Collocations

Mnemonic

急 jí "hurried" + 躁 zào "restless, rash": hurried and restless, i.e. impatient, irritable (unable to stay calm, anxious to rush). The 躁 is in 烦躁 (fidgety) and 暴躁 (irascible). Antonyms: 冷静 (calm), 镇静 (zhènjìng). Distinguish 急躁 (impatient of temperament) from 烦躁 (fánzào, fidgety/irritated). Both have 躁 but differ.

Related

Quick check

1. What is an antonym of 急躁?

   • 冷静 (calm)
   • 烦躁 (fidgety)
   • 暴躁 (irascible)
   • 焦急 (anxious)