冒失

màoshi

adjective #18,713

Meanings

1 rash
2 reckless
3 impudent

Characters

Examples

HSK 1

他做事太冒失了。

Tā zuòshì tài màoshi le.

He acts too rashly.

HSK 5

你这样冒失地闯进去不好。

Nǐ zhèyàng màoshi de chuǎngjìn qù bùhǎo.

It's not good to barge in so recklessly like that.

Tips

usage

冒失鬼 (reckless ghost) is a common colloquial term for a reckless or clumsy person.

Stroke Order

冒 mào

失 shī