着急

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zháo jí
Meaning: worried
Example
他因为考试没通过而着急。
zháo jí

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着急 (zháo jí) meaning in English
zhe

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。
zháo jí
He was worried because he failed the exam.
她看着时间一点点过去,感到很着急。
zháo jí
She watched the time pass and felt very anxious.

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