冲
动

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The word 冲动 is formed by combining the character 冲, meaning "to rush" or "to dash", with the character 动, meaning "to move" or "action". Together, they create a literal sense of "rushing into movement", which directly conveys the meaning of acting on a sudden urge or impulse.

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我们做决定时不能冲动。

wǒ men zuò jué dìng shí bù néng chōng dòng.

We must not be impulsive when making decisions.

冲动消费往往带来后悔。

chōng dòng xiāo fèi wǎng wǎng dài lái hòu huǐ.

Impulsive spending often leads to regret.

他的冲动行为让事情变得更糟。

tā de chōng dòng xíng wéi ràng shì qíng biàn de gèng zāo.

His impulsive actions made things worse.

如果你感到冲动，先深呼吸几下。

rú guǒ nǐ gǎn dào chōng dòng, xiān shēn hū xī jǐ xià.

If you feel an impulse, take a few deep breaths first.

一时的冲动可能会毁掉长期的努力。

yī shí de chōng dòng kě néng huì huǐ diào cháng qī de nǔ lì.

A moment of impulse could destroy long-term efforts.

Word Definition - 冲动

chōng dòng to have an urge; to be impetuous; impulse; urge

Individual Character Details

冲 chōng, chōng, chòng
动 dòng