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急迫 (jípò): use 急切 (jíqiè) for eagerness or impatience, while 急迫 (jípò) emphasizes urgency or pressure.
Be mindful of the tone: 急切 is more formal and can imply a sense of desperation, so avoid using it too casually. Common collocations include 急切的期待 (eager anticipation) and 急切的心情 (impatient feelings).
As part of HSK Level 6, 急切 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to emotions and urgency. Focus on using it in sentences that convey urgency, and try to practice with synonyms and antonyms to broaden your understanding.
Learners often confuse 急切 with 着急 (zháojí), which is more about feeling anxious rather than eager. For example, saying '我急切地等' (I eagerly wait) should be corrected to '我急切地想要知道' (I eagerly want to know) to maintain proper context.
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How to say eager in Chinese
“eager” in Chinese is急切
急切 (jíqiè) describes a state of being eager or impatient, often suggesting a strong desire for something to happen quickly. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts, such as expressing anticipation for an event or urgency in completing tasks.
When to use 急切
Be mindful of the tone: 急切 is more formal and can imply a sense of desperation, so avoid using it too casually. Common collocations include 急切的期待 (eager anticipation) and 急切的心情 (impatient feelings).
急切 or something close to it
急迫 (jípò): use 急切 (jíqiè) for eagerness or impatience, while 急迫 (jípò) emphasizes urgency or pressure.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 急切 with 着急 (zháojí), which is more about feeling anxious rather than eager. For example, saying '我急切地等' (I eagerly wait) should be corrected to '我急切地想要知道' (I eagerly want to know) to maintain proper context.
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Grammar Patterns of 急切
急切 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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You can say: 我对这个项目感到急切。(I feel eager about this project.)
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