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impulse in Chinese

impulse in Chinese is 衝動 — impulse means a sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.

impulse in Chinese

衝動
noun
Pronounced: chōng dòng
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.

What does "impulse" mean?

  1. noun A sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.
    "She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world."
  2. noun A sudden force or push that sets something in motion.
    "The electrical impulse triggers the muscle to contract."

impulse in a sentence

  • She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world.
  • He fought the impulse to shout back at the rude customer.
  • The electrical impulse triggers the muscle to contract.

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What is "impulse" in Chinese?

"impulse" in Chinese is 衝動. impulse means: A sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.

How do you pronounce 衝動?

"impulse" in Chinese is 衝動, pronounced "chōng dòng".

How do you use "impulse" in a sentence?

Example: "She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world." In Chinese, "impulse" is 衝動.

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