冒冒失失

màomàoshīshī

adjective

Meanings

1 rash
2 reckless
3 blundering
4 brash and careless

Characters

to lose; mistake

Examples

HSK 2

做事不要这么冒冒失失。

Zuòshì bùyào zhème màomàoshīshī.

Don't be so reckless when you do things.

HSK 5

他冒冒失失地闯进了办公室。

Tā màomàoshīshī de chuǎngjìn le bàngōngshì.

He blundered recklessly into the office.

Tips

grammar

AABB reduplication of 冒失 (rash) - the doubled form intensifies and adds a colloquial, vivid quality. Frequently followed by 地 when used adverbially.

Stroke Order

冒 mào

失 shī