謥 (còng) - To speak hastily or impulsively & to blurt out words without careful thought.

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謥 · còng

To speak hastily or impulsively;

to blurt out words without careful thought.

To speak hastily or impulsivelyto blurt out words without careful thought.

Usage highlights

Hasty speechImpulsive wordsSpeak recklesslyRash utteranceCareless talkBlurt out

Synonyms

  • 轻言— speak lightly or carelessly
  • 妄言— speak recklessly or wildly
  • 冒言— speak rashly or boldly

Antonyms

  • 慎言— speak cautiously or prudently
  • 谨言— speak carefully or discreetly
  • 缄言— keep silent or speak sparingly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spoke impulsively without thinking (謥言).
  • Her hasty words caused misunderstanding (謥语引起误会).
  • One should avoid speaking recklessly (避免謥言).

Collocations

  • Hasty speech(謥言)
  • Impulsive words(謥语)
  • Speak recklessly(謥说)
  • Rash utterance(謥词)
  • Careless talk(謥谈)
  • Blurt out(謥出)

Idioms

  • To speak without thinking(謥言謥语)
  • Hasty words lead to regret(謥言致悔)
  • Impulsive speech brings trouble(謥语招祸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects traditional Chinese emphasis on careful speech and thoughtful communication.
  • Associated with Confucian values of prudence and restraint in speech.
  • Often used in contexts warning against the consequences of impulsive communication.

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