悏 (qiè) - Rash, hasty, impetuous & also used in ancient texts to mean 'fearful'

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qiè ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

悏 · qiè

Rash, hasty, impetuous;

also used in ancient texts to mean 'fearful' or 'anxious'.

Rash, hasty, impetuousalso used in ancient texts to mean 'fearful'

Usage highlights

Rash and hastyImpetuous and irritableAnxious and fearfulRash actionHasty person

Synonyms

  • 急— urgent, hurried
  • 躁— impetuous, irritable
  • 鲁莽— rash, reckless

Antonyms

  • 稳— steady, stable
  • 慎— cautious, careful
  • 从容— calm, composed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He made a rash decision (悏急 decision).
  • Her impetuous nature often got her into trouble (悏躁 nature).
  • The ancient text described a feeling of anxious fear (悏惧).

Collocations

  • Rash and hasty(悏急)
  • Impetuous and irritable(悏躁)
  • Anxious and fearful(悏惧)
  • Rash action(悏行)
  • Hasty person(悏人)

Cultural background

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  • This character is considered archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to haste or anxiety.
  • Due to its rarity, it carries a classical literary feel when encountered.

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