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轻率 (qīng shuài) — rash, hasty, indiscreet; neglectful, dismissive, slighting

Definition

Describes acting or deciding rashly, without enough thought. Carries a strong negative judgment — stronger than just 'careless' (粗心) — and often modifies decisions, actions, or remarks about people.

adjective
rashhastyindiscreetneglectfuldismissiveslighting

Examples

  • 轻率。
    Tā zuò shì tài qīng shuài le.
    He is too rash in doing things.
  • 轻率，。
    Tā qīng shuài de duì dài bié rén, hěn bù lǐ mào.
    He treats others dismissively, which is very rude.
  • 轻率。
    Zhè yàng qīng shuài de jué dìng huì ràng nǐ hòu huǐ de.
    Such a hasty decision will make you regret it.
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