心急 (xīn jí) — impatient, anxious; short-tempered
Definition
An adjective describing a person who is impatient and easily flustered, wanting results now. Often used in set phrases like 心急吃不了热豆腐 ('haste makes waste').
adjective
impatientanxiousshort-tempered
Examples
- 心急，。Bié xīn jí, màn màn lái.Don't be impatient, take it slowly.
- 心急。Tā xīn jí dé zuò lì bù ān.She is so impatient that she can't sit still.
- 心急。xīn jí Chī bù liǎo rè dòu fu.Haste makes waste (lit. impatience won't get you the hot tofu).
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