动不动就生气 dòng bu dòng jiù shēng qì

to have a short fuse; to be quick to take offence

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to have a short fuse
  2. 2. to be quick to take offence

Characters

Character Meaning
动 dòng HSK 2
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to stir (emotions)
不 bu HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
动 dòng HSK 2
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to stir (emotions)
就 jiù HSK 2
at once; right away; as soon as
生 shēng HSK 1
life; to be born; raw
气 qì HSK 1
to get angry; air; gas