Meaning
鲁莽 describes someone acting hastily or thoughtlessly without proper consideration of consequences. It carries a negative connotation, implying carelessness, impetuosity, or lack of proper judgment. The term is often used to criticize behavior that is too bold or forward without appropriate caution.
Usage
This is a formal or written-style term commonly used in criticism or evaluation of someone's actions or character. Native speakers use it to describe behavior that shows poor judgment, acting before thinking, or being rashly aggressive. It frequently appears in formal contexts, news reports, or serious discussions about someone's conduct.
Examples
- 01他做事太鲁莽了，从来不考虑后果。, .He acts too rashly and never considers the consequences.
- 02这样鲁莽的决定可能会给公司带来损失。.Such a reckless decision might bring losses to the company.
Characters
Common collocations
- 鲁莽行事to act rashly
- 鲁莽的决定a rash decision
- 太鲁莽了too reckless
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters originally carried meanings related to roughness and lack of refinement. 鲁 referred to the ancient state of Lu but also meant 'crude' or 'dull,' while 莽 depicted wild grasslands and by extension unrestrained wildness. Together they form a compound emphasizing rash, unthinking behavior.