冒冒失失

màomàoshīshī

adjective

Meanings

1 rash
2 reckless
3 blundering
4 brash and careless

Characters

to lose; mistake

to lose; mistake

Examples

他冒冒失失地闯进了办公室。

Tā màomàoshīshī de chuǎng jìn le bàngōngshì.

He blundered recklessly into the office.

做事不要这么冒冒失失。

Zuòshì bùyào zhème màomàoshīshī.

Don't be so reckless when you do things.

Tips

grammar

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

Stroke Order

冒 mào

失 shī