冲动

chōng dòng

CL 股 gǔ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 冷静 lěng jìng 冷静 lěng jìng calm; cool-headed; dispassionate 冲动 implies rashness; 冷静 means calm and collected.: calm; cool-headed; dispassionate

Related words

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• 欲望 yù wàng 欲望 yù wàng desire; longing; appetite; craving 欲望 is a more neutral term for desire or craving, while 冲动 emphasizes impulsiveness.: desire; longing; appetite; craving
• 急 jí 急 jí urgent 急 is a general word for impatient or urgent, often associated with 冲动 behavior.: urgent

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 性冲动 xìng chōng dòng: sex drive

Child Words of 冲动

• 动 动 dòng: (of sth) to move
• 冲 冲 chōng: (of water) to dash against
• 冲 冲 chòng: powerful