restless; flighty; impatient
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesadjective
restless and impatient; flighty and lacking steady concentration
Describes a state of mind that is impatient, unable to settle down, and lacking in steady perseverance. Often used to criticize someone who cannot focus on detailed work.
xīn心
fú浮
qì气
zào躁
flighty and impetuous; restless and impatient
Xiù绣
huā花
yào要
yǒu有
nài耐
xīn心
，
bù不
néng能
xīn心
fú浮
。
Embroidery requires patience; one cannot be flighty or restless.