憁 (còng) - Hasty, rash & negligent, careless

憁Tone 4

còng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

憁 · còng

Hasty, rash;

negligent, careless;

agitated, unsettled.

Hasty, rashnegligent, carelessagitated, unsettled.

Usage highlights

Hasty and rashRash and carelessAgitated and unsettledNegligent and lazyRash and recklessHasty decision

Synonyms

  • 急— hasty, urgent
  • 莽— rash, reckless
  • 率— hasty, careless

Antonyms

  • 慎— cautious, careful
  • 稳— steady, stable
  • 静— calm, tranquil

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He acted rashly due to impatience (憁急).
  • The decision was made in a hasty manner (憁率).
  • She felt agitated and unsettled (憁恫).
  • His negligent attitude caused problems (憁怠).

Collocations

  • Hasty and rash(憁急)
  • Rash and careless(憁率)
  • Agitated and unsettled(憁恫)
  • Negligent and lazy(憁怠)
  • Rash and reckless(憁莽)
  • Hasty decision(憁决)

Idioms

  • Acting rashly and recklessly(憁莽行事)
  • Making hasty decisions(憁率决定)
  • Feeling agitated and unsettled(憁恫不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical texts.
  • It carries negative connotations of impulsiveness and lack of careful consideration.
  • In traditional Chinese values, careful deliberation is prized, making this character's meanings generally undesirable.

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