torrential; severe and impatient
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
torrential; rapid and turbulent (of water currents)
literaryLiterary term describing fast-flowing water, often in mountain streams or rivers.
Zhè这
tiáo条
hé河
liú流
shuǐ水
liú流
jùn峻
jí急
，
bù不
shì适
hé合
yóu游
yǒng泳
。
The current in this river is too rapid, making it unsuitable for swimming.
Shān山
jiàn涧
jùn峻
jí急
，
shuǐ水
shēng声
hōng轰
míng鸣
。
The mountain stream is rapid and turbulent, with roaring water sounds.
adjective
severe and impatient; harsh and irritable (of temperament)
literaryDescribes a person's strict, stern, and quick-tempered nature, often implying difficulty in tolerance.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
jùn峻
jí急
，
róng容
bu不
dé得
bàn半
diǎn点
chā差
cuò错
。
He is severe and impatient in temperament, tolerating not the slightest error.
Zhè这
wèi位
guān官
yuán员
xìng性
qíng情
jùn峻
jí急
，
xià下
shǔ属
dōu都
hěn很
pà怕
tā他
。
This official has a harsh and impatient temperament, and his subordinates all fear him.