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褊急

Word · AdjectiveTraditional褊

narrow-minded; short-tempered

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

narrow-minded; intolerant; petty

literary

Describes a person who is easily offended or lacks generosity in spirit. Used in classical or formal literary contexts.

Cǐ此
rén人
qì器
liàng量
biǎn褊
xiá狭
 ，
nán难
róng容
tā他
rén人
 。

This person is narrow-minded and finds it hard to tolerate others.

Qí其
xìng性
biǎn褊
jí急
 ，
cháng常
yīn因
xiǎo小
shì事
dòng动
nù怒
 。

His temperament is irritable; he often gets angry over trivial matters.

2.

adjective

impatient; hot-tempered; irascible

literary

Describes a quick-tempered, easily agitated disposition. Used in classical or formal literary contexts.

Wù勿
yǐ以
biǎn褊
jí急
zhī之
xīn心
dài待
rén人
 。

Do not treat people with an impatient heart.

Tā他
xìng性
qíng情
biǎn褊
zào躁
 ，
chǔ处
shì事
cháng常
qiàn欠
kǎo考
lǜ虑
 。

He has a hot temper and often acts without sufficient consideration.