着急
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Meaning: worried
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着急
着急 means feeling worried, anxious, or impatient. It often conveys a sense of urgency or concern about something that needs to be resolved quickly.
The character 着 (zhe) is used here in the sense of 'to be in a state of,' while 急 (jí) means 'hasty' or 'urgent.' Together, they express a mental state of being troubled or concerned about a situation.
着急 is commonly used in daily conversations to describe feelings of anxiety, especially when someone is waiting for something important or facing a problem. It can also imply impatience, such as when someone is eager for a task to be completed quickly.
Example Sentences
他因为考试没通过而着急。
He was worried because he failed the exam.
她看着时间一点点过去,感到很着急。
She watched the time pass and felt very anxious.