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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
悤cōngagitated, hurried, restlessx, 11 strokes, radical 心
cōng(cong1)cong T1
  1. 1agitated, hurried, restless
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March 24, 2026

悤cōng(cong1)

The character 悤 (cōng) conveys a sense of agitation or restlessness. It is often used to describe a state of being hurried or flustered, reflecting a mental or emotional disturbance. This word can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, often relating to feelings of anxiety or impatience.

Strokes11Radical心
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, feelings of restlessness often relate to the fast-paced lifestyle in urban areas, where individuals may feel pressure from work or social expectations. The concept of being 'busy' is culturally significant, reflecting both a personal value and social status.

Memory tip

Imagine a person in a hurry, their mind racing like a crowded train station. The character 悤 has the '心' (heart) radical, which suggests that this restlessness is felt deeply in one's emotions, while the '忄' component indicates a connection to mental states.

Meanings of 悤

cōng(cong1)
1agitated, hurried, restless
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About 悤

悤Simplified
11Strokes
心Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 悤 with similar-sounding words that have different tones or meanings. This character is typically used in informal contexts, often in spoken language. Be mindful of the emotional context when using it, as it can imply a negative state.

HSK Study Tips

Though not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding 悤 can enhance comprehension of emotional states in Mandarin. Students should focus on recognizing how emotional descriptors like 悤 interact with verbs and adjectives to convey urgency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 悤 interchangeably with other characters like 忙 (máng, busy) or 急 (jí, anxious), which can alter the intended meaning. Instead, use 悤 specifically to describe a restless or hurried emotional state.

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Etymology of 悤

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

heart

Semantic (meaning)心
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Phonetic (sound)囱
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Origin

悤 = 心 + 囱. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 悤

IDS Structure⿱囱心
悤Full character
=
囱chuang1
top
心xin1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say agitated, hurried, restless in Chinese

“agitated, hurried, restless” in Chinese is悤cōng

The character 悤 (cōng) conveys a sense of agitation or restlessness. It is often used to describe a state of being hurried or flustered, reflecting a mental or emotional disturbance. This word can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, often relating to feelings of anxiety or impatience.

When to use 悤

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 悤 with similar-sounding words that have different tones or meanings. This character is typically used in informal contexts, often in spoken language. Be mindful of the emotional context when using it, as it can imply a negative state.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 悤 interchangeably with other characters like 忙 (máng, busy) or 急 (jí, anxious), which can alter the intended meaning. Instead, use 悤 specifically to describe a restless or hurried emotional state.

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Word Family of 悤

Words containing this character7
匆匆cōngcōnghurriedly
匆忙cōngmánghasty
急匆匆hurried
匆cōnghurried
行色匆匆hurried
匆促hastily
匆猝hurried
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Frequently asked questions about 悤

While 悤 focuses on a sense of agitation, synonyms may emphasize different aspects of hurry, such as stress or excitement.

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