放肆 (fàng sì) — presumptuous, impudent, unbridled
Definition
Describes behavior or speech that is impudent and unrestrained, often in front of elders or superiors. Stronger than 冒昧 (a polite self-deprecating word) and more general than 猖狂, which is reserved for savage or violent acts.
adjective
presumptuousimpudentunbridled
Examples
- 放肆。Zài zhǎng bèi miàn qián bú yào zhè yàng fàng sì.Don't be so presumptuous in front of your elders.
- 放肆。Tā fàng sì de xíng wéi ràng suǒ yǒu rén dōu bù gāo xìng.His impudent behavior made everyone unhappy.
- 放肆？Nǐ zěn me gǎn zhè me fàng sì?How dare you be so presumptuous?
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