匆 (cōng) - hurried & hasty

匆Tone 1

cōng ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 勹

橙丁

匆 · cōng

hurried;

hasty;

in a rush;

urgent

hurriedhastyin a rush

Usage highlights

hurriedlyin a hurryhastilyurgent matterhurried departurerush off

Synonyms

  • 急— urgent; hurried
  • 忙— busy; hurried
  • 速— fast; quick

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow; leisurely
  • 慢— slow; unhurried
  • 徐— gradual; slow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He left in a hurry (匆匆离开).
  • I forgot my keys in my haste (匆忙中忘了钥匙).
  • Time passes quickly (光阴匆匆).
  • She walked hurriedly (匆匆而行).

Collocations

  • hurriedly(匆匆)
  • in a hurry(匆忙)
  • hastily(匆促)
  • urgent matter(匆务)
  • hurried departure(匆别)
  • rush off(匆去)

Idioms

  • In a great hurry(匆匆忙忙)
  • Hastily and carelessly(匆遽草草)
  • Time flies(来去匆匆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the character 忽 meaning 'neglect' or 'overlook', emphasizing the mental state of being rushed.
  • Often used in classical poetry to describe the fleeting nature of time and life.
  • Reflects the traditional value of being deliberate and careful rather than hasty.

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