Mandarin Word of the Day
着急
/zhao-JI/ • adjective (can also be used as a verb) — 16th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to feel anxious or worried; to be in a hurry
Examples
- 别着急，慢慢来。
(Don't worry/Don't panic, take your time.) - 他很着急，因为手机丢了。
(He was very anxious because he lost his phone.) - 我不着急，我们还有时间。
(I'm not in a hurry; we still have time.)
Synonyms
- 担心
- 紧张
- 焦虑
着急 is used to describe both emotional anxiety and a sense of urgency. Say 别着急 to calm someone down, or use 很着急 to emphasize that someone is worried or rushing. It is very common in daily speech.
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