Meaning
浮躁 describes a mental state of being restless, impulsive, and lacking calm or patience. It refers to someone who is easily agitated, unable to settle down, or who acts without thinking things through carefully. The word combines the sense of 'floating' or unstable with 'dry' or 'heated', suggesting a turbulent, unsettled inner state.
Usage
浮躁 is commonly used to describe both people's temperament and societal attitudes, especially in critiques of modern life. It often carries a negative connotation, suggesting someone needs to be more grounded and patient. Frequently used in contexts discussing personal growth, work attitudes, or cultural criticism about rushing for quick success.
Examples
- 01现在的年轻人太浮躁，总想一夜成功。, .Young people nowadays are too impetuous, always wanting overnight success.
- 02学习需要耐心，不能心态浮躁。, .Learning requires patience; you can't have a restless mindset.
Characters
Common collocations
- 心态浮躁impetuous mindset
- 浮躁的社会restless society
- 变得浮躁to become impatient
- 克服浮躁to overcome impetuousness
Antonyms
Origin
The character 浮 originally meant 'to float on water', suggesting instability and lack of depth. 躁 contains the 'foot' radical (足), implying restless movement or inability to stay still. Together they create an image of surface-level agitation without deep grounding.