冒失 (mào) — rash; abrupt

Definition

Adjective meaning 'rash, abrupt' — describes someone acting or speaking without thinking, which can cause offense or trouble. Used to criticize careless behavior in people and their actions.

adjective
rashabrupt

Examples

  • 冒失
    Tā shuō huà tài mào le, róng yì dé zuì rén.
    He speaks too rashly and easily offends people.
  • 冒失
    mào De zuò fǎ kě néng huì dài lái má fan.
    Rash actions may bring trouble.
  • 冒失
    Nà ge nián qīng rén yǒu diǎn mào.
    That young man is a bit rash.

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