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急速 (jísù) - use 急忙 (jímáng) for actions taken hastily due to urgency, while 急速 (jísù) emphasizes speed without the connotation of urgency.
When using 急忙, be cautious not to confuse it with similar words like 赶快 (gǎnkuài), which also means 'hurry' but has a slightly different nuance. It's appropriate for both formal and informal contexts but should be used carefully to avoid sounding overly frantic.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 急忙 connects with other verbs of action and urgency. Students should focus on using it in context, such as in phrases that describe hurried situations or actions, to enhance their fluency in expressing urgency.
Learners often confuse 急忙 with 慢 (màn), which means 'slowly'. A common error is saying '我急忙做慢事' (wǒ jímáng zuò màn shì), which incorrectly means 'I hurriedly do slow things'. The correct phrase should omit '慢' to emphasize the haste.
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How to say hastily in Chinese
“hastily” in Chinese is急忙
急忙 (jímáng) means 'hastily' or 'in a hurry'. It suggests acting quickly, often due to urgency or the need to respond promptly to a situation. This word is frequently used in daily conversations when describing actions taken without delay.
When to use 急忙
When using 急忙, be cautious not to confuse it with similar words like 赶快 (gǎnkuài), which also means 'hurry' but has a slightly different nuance. It's appropriate for both formal and informal contexts but should be used carefully to avoid sounding overly frantic.
急忙 or something close to it
急速 (jísù) - use 急忙 (jímáng) for actions taken hastily due to urgency, while 急速 (jísù) emphasizes speed without the connotation of urgency.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 急忙 with 慢 (màn), which means 'slowly'. A common error is saying '我急忙做慢事' (wǒ jímáng zuò màn shì), which incorrectly means 'I hurriedly do slow things'. The correct phrase should omit '慢' to emphasize the haste.
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Grammar patterns of 急忙
急忙 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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快上课了，他____跑进教室。
Class was about to start, so he hurried into the classroom.
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