遳 (cuō) - Hasty & rash

遳Tone 1

cuō ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

遳 · cuō

Hasty;

rash;

quick;

also used in names.

Hastyrashquick

Usage highlights

HastyRashQuick stepsHasty decisionRushRash person

Synonyms

  • 急— urgent; hurried
  • 速— fast; quick
  • 匆— hurried; hasty

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow; gradual
  • 迟— late; delayed
  • 稳— steady; stable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He acted too hastily (太遳).
  • The decision was made in a rush (遳促).
  • She walked quickly (遳步).
  • A rash person (遳人).

Collocations

  • Hasty(遳急)
  • Rash(遳莽)
  • Quick steps(遳步)
  • Hasty decision(遳断)
  • Rush(遳促)
  • Rash person(遳人)

Idioms

  • Acting rashly without thinking(遳行妄动)
  • Hasty and reckless(遳莽灭裂)
  • Making quick decisions(遳断速决)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage.
  • It carries connotations of speed and haste, which can be both positive (decisiveness) and negative (rashness).
  • In naming contexts, it might be chosen to convey quick-wittedness or energetic qualities.

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