lose one's temper; act willfully
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum
informalUsually implies an unreasonable or childish outburst of anger. Often used in negative contexts or warnings.
Bù不
yào要
dòng动
bú不
dòng动
jiù就
shǐ使
xìng性
zi子
。
Don't throw a tantrum at the drop of a hat.
Nǐ你
kě可
bù不
néng能
shǐ使
xìng性
zi子
hú胡
lái来
。
You can't just act willfully and recklessly.
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Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
zǒng总
ài爱
shǐ使
xìng性
zi子
。
This child always likes to throw tantrums.
Bié别
shǐ使
xìng性
zi子
le了
，
dà大
jiā家
děng等
zhe着
ne呢
。
Stop being willful—everyone is waiting.
verb
to act willfully; to insist on having one's way
informalEmphasizes stubbornness and self-willed behavior rather than just anger.
Tā她
yī一
xiàng向
shǐ使
xìng性
zi子
，
bù不
tīng听
quàn劝
gào告
。
She always insists on having her own way and won't listen to advice.