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冲动

chōng dòng
股 gǔ
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. to have an urge
  2. 2. to be impetuous
  3. 3. impulse
  4. 4. urge

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
冷静
lěng jìng

calm; cool-headed; dispassionate

冲动 implies rashness; 冷静 means calm and collected.

Related words

2 items
欲望
yù wàng

desire; longing; appetite; craving

欲望 is a more neutral term for desire or craving, while 冲动 emphasizes impulsiveness.
急
jí

urgent

急 is a general word for impatient or urgent, often associated with 冲动 behavior.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 冲动 (an impulse or urge) with 激动 (excitement). 冲动 implies a lack of control, while 激动 is an emotional state.

Example Sentences

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我有一股 冲动 想买这个。
I have an impulse to buy this.

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Words Containing 冲动

性冲动
xìng chōng dòng

sex drive

Child Words of 冲动

动
dòng

(of sth) to move

冲
chōng

(of water) to dash against

冲
chòng

powerful