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单词 kiasu
释义

kiasu

/ˈkiːəsuː /
SE Asian
noun
A grasping, selfish attitude: I should have gone two hours earlier: the kiasu in me is growing
adjective
(Of a person) very anxious not to miss an opportunity; grasping.Despite the generally negative connotation of kiasu behaviour, there is also a positive side to it, one which surfaces as diligence and hard work in order to be on top of any situation....
  • I think many of the rural people are complex, too shy, too kind to have this kiasu drive.
  • Alas, we didn't get to make it in the end because we weren't kiasu enough.

Origin

From Chinese, 'scared to lose'.

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