‘浮躁’ describes a state of being impetuous and superficial, lacking the groundedness needed for success.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to a restless, impulsive, and ungrounded mindset.
- Often describes a lack of patience or depth in work.
- Commonly used to criticize superficiality in modern society.
Overview
- 1概览：‘浮躁’是一个带有贬义色彩的形容词，核心含义在于‘不沉稳’。它由‘浮’（漂浮、不扎实）和‘躁’（焦躁、没耐心）两个字组成，生动地刻画了一种像水面漂浮物一样随波逐流、无法深入扎根的心理状态。2) 用法模式：它可以直接修饰名词（如‘浮躁的心态’），也可以作谓语（如‘他表现得很浮躁’）。在现代汉语中，它常用于批评某种社会现象或个人作风。3) 常见语境：在职场中，形容员工只求速度不求质量；在学术界，形容研究者急于发表成果而缺乏严谨态度；在个人修养方面，指一个人无法静下心来思考。4) 词义辨析：‘浮躁’与‘急躁’不同，‘急躁’侧重于动作快、想立刻看到结果或容易发火，而‘浮躁’更侧重于心态的虚浮、不脚踏实地。与‘轻浮’相比，‘轻浮’多指言行举止不庄重，而‘浮躁’则更多指内在的心理状态。
Examples
年轻人要戒骄戒躁，不能太浮躁。
everydayYoung people should guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and not be too restless.
当下的学术界存在一种浮躁之风。
formalThere is a trend of impetuosity in current academic circles.
我最近心里很浮躁，什么书都看不进去。
informalI've been feeling very restless lately; I can't get into any books.
浮躁的市场环境导致了短期投机行为的盛行。
academicThe impetuous market environment has led to the prevalence of short-term speculative behavior.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
心浮气躁
to be flighty and impetuous
拒绝浮躁
reject impetuosity
Often Confused With
‘急躁’ emphasizes being in a hurry or losing one's temper easily, while ‘浮躁’ emphasizes being superficial and ungrounded.
‘轻浮’ refers to frivolous or flirtatious behavior, whereas ‘浮躁’ refers to an unstable and impatient internal state.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
‘浮躁’ is a neutral-to-formal adjective. It is frequently used in professional, academic, and self-improvement contexts to describe a negative mental state where one lacks focus and depth. It is not used for physical movement but for character and attitude.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '浮躁' to mean 'active' or 'energetic.' It always carries a negative connotation of lacking substance. Also, avoid using it to describe physical speed alone; it must involve a mental component of instability.
Tips
Visualize the 'Floating' Metaphor
Think of the character '浮' (float). It suggests someone who stays on the surface rather than diving deep into a task.
Avoid confusing with physical movement
While '躁' implies restlessness, '浮躁' is almost always used for mental states or social atmospheres, not physical fidgeting.
Critique of Modern Speed
In China, this word is frequently used in social media to critique the 'fast-food culture' and the desire for overnight success.
Word Origin
From '浮' (fú, floating/superficial) and '躁' (zào, restless/agitated). The combination reflects traditional Chinese philosophy valuing 'roots' and 'stillness' over surface-level movement.
Cultural Context
In modern China, '浮躁' is a keyword in social criticism regarding the 'fast-food' nature of success, where people value quick results over craftsmanship (匠人精神).
Memory Tip
Imagine a piece of wood 'floating' (浮) on the surface of a 'restless' (躁) ocean. It never sinks deep and is always tossed around—that's the essence of being '浮躁'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions这是一个贬义词，通常用于批评或自我反省，指责某种不踏实、急于求成的负面态度。
可以。‘社会浮躁’是一个很常见的表达，指整个社会追求快节奏、短期利益而忽视了深度和品质。
‘焦虑’是由于担心未来而产生的恐惧感；而‘浮躁’是由于心定不下来、想抄近路而产生的不踏实感。
可以说：‘学习最忌讳浮躁，只有静下心来才能真正掌握知识。’
Test Yourself
在这个追求效率的时代，我们更应该保持冷静，不要被___的风气所影响。
语境中提到‘追求效率’和‘保持冷静’，对比之下，‘浮躁’最符合形容那种不冷静、随大流的负面风气。
选出与‘浮躁’意义相反的词：
‘踏实’意为脚踏实地、认真，与‘浮躁’的不扎实、心神不定正好相反。
心态 / 这种 / 很难 / 浮躁的 / 成功 / 让你
‘这种浮躁的心态’作为主语，‘很难让你成功’作为谓语和宾语结构，逻辑最通顺。
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Summary
‘浮躁’ describes a state of being impetuous and superficial, lacking the groundedness needed for success.
- Refers to a restless, impulsive, and ungrounded mindset.
- Often describes a lack of patience or depth in work.
- Commonly used to criticize superficiality in modern society.
Visualize the 'Floating' Metaphor
Think of the character '浮' (float). It suggests someone who stays on the surface rather than diving deep into a task.
Avoid confusing with physical movement
While '躁' implies restlessness, '浮躁' is almost always used for mental states or social atmospheres, not physical fidgeting.
Critique of Modern Speed
In China, this word is frequently used in social media to critique the 'fast-food culture' and the desire for overnight success.
Examples
4 of 4年轻人要戒骄戒躁，不能太浮躁。
Young people should guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and not be too restless.
当下的学术界存在一种浮躁之风。
There is a trend of impetuosity in current academic circles.
我最近心里很浮躁，什么书都看不进去。
I've been feeling very restless lately; I can't get into any books.
浮躁的市场环境导致了短期投机行为的盛行。
The impetuous market environment has led to the prevalence of short-term speculative behavior.
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