齌 (jì) - To cook rice too quickly, causing it to & to be angry, furious

齌Tone 4

jì ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

齌 · jì

To cook rice too quickly, causing it to burn;

to be angry, furious;

sudden, rash.

To cook rice too quickly, causing it toto be angry, furioussudden, rash.

Usage highlights

Sudden angerTo burn riceRash actionFurious temperBurning fireQuick cooking

Synonyms

  • 怒— anger, rage
  • 愤— indignation, resentment
  • 急— hasty, urgent

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow, gentle
  • 静— calm, quiet
  • 慎— cautious, prudent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rice burned because the fire was too strong (火盛则饭齌).
  • He flew into a sudden rage (勃然齌怒).
  • A rash decision often leads to regret (齌行多悔).

Collocations

  • Sudden anger(齌怒)
  • To burn rice(齌饭)
  • Rash action(齌行)
  • Furious temper(齌性)
  • Burning fire(齌火)
  • Quick cooking(齌炊)

Idioms

  • Flying into a sudden rage(勃然齌怒)
  • Acting rashly and regretting later(齌行后悔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the specific cooking failure of burning rice due to excessive heat.
  • Metaphorically extended to describe sudden, intense anger that flares up quickly like burning rice.
  • Used in classical texts to criticize impulsive behavior lacking careful consideration.

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