獧 (juàn) - Impetuous, rash, hasty & also refers to being cunning or crafty.

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juàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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獧 · juàn

Impetuous, rash, hasty;

also refers to being cunning or crafty.

Impetuous, rash, hastyalso refers to being cunning or crafty.

Usage highlights

Impetuous natureImpetuous and hastyNimble and cunningImpetuous and recklessCunning and deceitfulLight and impetuous

Synonyms

  • 急— hasty, urgent
  • 躁— rash, impetuous
  • 狡— cunning, crafty

Antonyms

  • 稳— steady, stable
  • 慎— cautious, prudent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is impetuous by nature (性情獧急).
  • The monkey is nimble and cunning (猿猴獧捷).
  • Do not act rashly (勿要獧躁).

Collocations

  • Impetuous nature(獧性)
  • Impetuous and hasty(獧急)
  • Nimble and cunning(獧捷)
  • Impetuous and reckless(獧躁)
  • Cunning and deceitful(獧诈)
  • Light and impetuous(轻獧)

Idioms

  • Impetuous and reckless by nature(性獧气躁)
  • Cunning and deceitful(獧狡诡诈)
  • Light and impetuous, lacking depth(轻獧浮薄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical texts to describe rash or cunning behavior, carrying a negative connotation.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in literary or historical contexts.

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