暴躁 describes a person who is easily triggered and quick to lose their temper.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used to describe someone with a quick temper.
- Indicates a tendency to lose control easily.
- Often associated with impatience and anger.
Overview
- 1概述：暴躁是一个形容词，核心含义是性格急躁、容易发怒。它不仅仅是指偶尔的发火，通常用来描述一个人长期存在的性格特征或某种特定的精神状态。2) 使用模式：在句子中，暴躁常作谓语（他很暴躁）或定语（暴躁的脾气）。它常与表示程度的副词搭配，如“特别暴躁”、“非常暴躁”。3) 常见语境：该词常出现在家庭纠纷、工作压力讨论或性格分析中。例如，形容处于更年期或工作压力过大的人时，人们常说他们变得暴躁了。4) 近义词比较：与“急躁”相比，“暴躁”的程度更重，不仅包含“急”，还包含“怒”和“攻击性”。与“粗暴”相比，“暴躁”更侧重于内心的情绪状态，而“粗暴”则侧重于行为表现。
Examples
他脾气很暴躁，动不动就大喊大叫。
everydayHe has a very hot temper and yells at the drop of a hat.
由于长期睡眠不足，患者表现出明显的暴躁情绪。
formalDue to long-term lack of sleep, the patient showed obvious irritability.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
暴躁如雷
As angry as thunder
Often Confused With
Refers to being impatient and wanting things to happen quickly, whereas '暴躁' focuses on anger and loss of temper.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral to formal in register. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to characterize personality. Avoid using it to describe someone you respect, as it carries a negative connotation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse it by applying it to things other than people. Remember it is specifically for temperament. Do not confuse it with '暴烈', which is more extreme.
Tips
Use with degree adverbs
Always use it with degree modifiers like '非常' or '特别' to emphasize the intensity of the temper.
Avoid using for objects
Never use '暴躁' to describe inanimate objects like machines or weather; it is strictly for human temperament.
Cultural perception of temper
In Chinese culture, being '暴躁' is generally seen as a negative personality trait, often associated with a lack of self-cultivation.
Word Origin
The character '暴' implies suddenness or violence, while '躁' implies agitation. Together they describe a state of sudden, agitated anger.
Cultural Context
In traditional Chinese values, emotional regulation is highly regarded. Thus, describing someone as '暴躁' is a significant criticism of their self-control.
Memory Tip
Think of '暴' (violent/sudden) + '躁' (restless/noisy). A person who is both restless and violent is clearly irritable.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions急躁主要指做事心急，缺乏耐心；而暴躁不仅包含急，还包含容易发火、情绪化，带有攻击性。
不可以。暴躁通常只用来形容人的性格或脾气，不用于描述自然现象。
暴躁的反义词通常是温和、沉稳或耐心。
Test Yourself
最近工作压力太大，他变得越来越___了。
根据上下文压力大，人容易发火，故选暴躁。
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Summary
暴躁 describes a person who is easily triggered and quick to lose their temper.
- Used to describe someone with a quick temper.
- Indicates a tendency to lose control easily.
- Often associated with impatience and anger.
Use with degree adverbs
Always use it with degree modifiers like '非常' or '特别' to emphasize the intensity of the temper.
Avoid using for objects
Never use '暴躁' to describe inanimate objects like machines or weather; it is strictly for human temperament.
Cultural perception of temper
In Chinese culture, being '暴躁' is generally seen as a negative personality trait, often associated with a lack of self-cultivation.
Examples
2 of 2他脾气很暴躁，动不动就大喊大叫。
He has a very hot temper and yells at the drop of a hat.
由于长期睡眠不足，患者表现出明显的暴躁情绪。
Due to long-term lack of sleep, the patient showed obvious irritability.
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