不耐烦

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Understanding 不耐烦

The adjective 不耐烦 (bù nài fán) describes a state of impatience, often accompanied by irritation or annoyance. It is commonly used to express frustration when someone has to wait too long or when things do not happen as quickly as expected.

Usage in Conversation

不耐烦 can describe a person's mood or attitude, often implying a loss of patience due to delays or repeated disturbances. It can be used both as a descriptive adjective and adverbially to describe how an action is performed (e.g., 不耐烦 - ask impatiently).

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Tone and Register

不耐烦 is neutral but can carry a slightly negative tone because it implies irritation. It is suitable for everyday conversation and written language but should be used carefully in formal or polite contexts.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 不耐烦 with 急躁 (jí zào), which also means impatient but often implies a more impulsive or rash temperament. 不耐烦 focuses more on the feeling of irritation due to waiting or delays.

Example Sentences

He waited for a long time and started to become impatient.

Don’t be impatient, I will help you solve the problem right away.

The child asked impatiently when they could play the game.

She felt very disappointed by the teacher’s impatient attitude.

Don’t show too much impatience while waiting in line.