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March 24, 2026
急躁jízào(ji2zao4)
急躁 (ji2 zao4) refers to a state of being irritable or easily provoked. It is commonly used to describe someone who is quick to anger or reacts impulsively without thinking. This term often highlights a lack of patience or a tendency to rush into decisions and actions.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 急躁 may be viewed negatively, as patience is often valued in interpersonal relationships and decision-making. This word may come up in discussions about work stress or family dynamics, where patience is essential.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person in a hurry, their face red and flustered, representing '急' (urgent) and '躁' (restless). Picture them trying to solve a puzzle quickly but ending up frustrated and irritable, which connects the sound 'ji' (急) to urgency and 'zao' (躁) to their restless behavior.
Meanings of 急躁
jízào(ji2zao4)
1irritable
2irascible
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急躁Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#15558Frequency Rank
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焦躁 (jiāozào) vs 急躁 (jízào): use 急躁 for a more general sense of irritability, while 焦躁 emphasizes anxiety and restlessness.
Usage Notes
急躁 is often used in informal contexts to describe a person's temperament. Be careful not to confuse it with '急' (urgent), which does not imply irritability. Common collocations include '性格急躁' (irritable personality) and '急躁的行为' (impetuous behavior).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 急躁 is useful for discussing emotional states and personality traits. Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe behaviors or reactions, and connect it with other emotional descriptors like '生气' (angry) or '焦虑' (anxious) to expand their vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 急躁 as 'ji3 zao4' instead of 'ji2 zao4'. It's also common to confuse it with '急' (urgent), leading to incorrect phrases like '急躁的工作' (impatient work) instead of the appropriate context of describing a person.
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急躁 (ji2 zao4) refers to a state of being irritable or easily provoked. It is commonly used to describe someone who is quick to anger or reacts impulsively without thinking. This term often highlights a lack of patience or a tendency to rush into decisions and actions.
When to use 急躁
急躁 is often used in informal contexts to describe a person's temperament. Be careful not to confuse it with '急' (urgent), which does not imply irritability. Common collocations include '性格急躁' (irritable personality) and '急躁的行为' (impetuous behavior).
急躁 or something close to it
焦躁 (jiāozào) vs 急躁 (jízào): use 急躁 for a more general sense of irritability, while 焦躁 emphasizes anxiety and restlessness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 急躁 as 'ji3 zao4' instead of 'ji2 zao4'. It's also common to confuse it with '急' (urgent), leading to incorrect phrases like '急躁的工作' (impatient work) instead of the appropriate context of describing a person.
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Grammar Patterns of 急躁
急躁 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 3 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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虽然贺龙性格____, 但是他很谦虚.
Although he is impetuous, Ho Lung is very humble.
Example Sentences for 急躁 (10)
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虽然贺龙性格急躁, 但是他很谦虚.
suī rán hè lóng xìng gé jí zào, , dàn shì tā hěn qiān.
Although he is impetuous, Ho Lung is very humble.
2
在交通堵塞中，他显得非常急躁，不停地按喇叭。
Zài jiāotōng dǔsè zhōng, tā xiǎnde fēicháng jízào, bùtíng de àn lǎbā.
In the traffic jam, he appeared very irritable, constantly honking the horn.
Due to the long wait, she started becoming irritable and even snapped at the waiter.
4
由于天气炎热，他的情绪变得急躁，总是对家人发脾气。
Yóuyú tiānqì yánrè, tā de qíngxù biàn de jízào, zǒng shì duì jiārén fā píqi.
Due to the hot weather, he became irritable and frequently lost his temper with his family.
5
她总是在考试前几天变得急躁不安，无法专心复习。
Tā zǒng shì zài kǎoshì qián jǐ tiān biàn de jízào bù'ān, wúfǎ zhuānxīn fùxí.
She always becomes irritable and restless a few days before exams, unable to focus on her studies.
6
工作压力太大，使他在会议中显得特别急躁，对同事的建议缺乏耐心。
Gōngzuò yālì tài dà, shǐ tā zài huìyì zhōng xiǎndé tèbié jízào, duì tóngshì de jiànyì quēfá nàixīn.
The excessive work pressure makes him particularly irritable during meetings, lacking patience for colleagues' suggestions.
7
孩子们的吵闹声让她感到急躁，她决定出去散步来舒缓情绪。
Háizimen de chǎonào shēng ràng tā gǎndào jízào, tā juédìng chūqù sànbù lái shūhuǎn qíngxù.
The children's noise made her feel irritable, so she decided to go for a walk to calm her mood.
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8
他一遇到问题就变得急躁，这让同事们很难合作。
Tā yí yù dào wèntí jiù biàn de jízào, zhè ràng tóngshìmen hěn nán hézuò.
He becomes irascible whenever there's a problem, which makes it hard for colleagues to work with him.
9
她的急躁性格常常导致误会，因为她不愿意耐心倾听别人的意见。
Tā de jízào xìnggé chángcháng dǎozhì wùhuì, yīnwèi tā bù yuànyì nàixīn qīngtīng biérén de yìjiàn.
Her irascible nature often leads to misunderstandings because she is unwilling to patiently listen to others' opinions.
10
面对复杂的项目，他的急躁使得整个团队感到紧张，影响了大家的效率。
Miànduì fùzá de xiàngmù, tā de jízào shǐ dé zhěnggè tuánduì gǎndào jǐnzhāng, yǐngxiǎng le dàjiā de xiàolǜ.
Faced with a complex project, his irascibility made the entire team feel tense, affecting everyone's efficiency.
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Cultural Notes for 急躁
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In Western cultures, impulsiveness might sometimes be seen as a sign of passion or enthusiasm, while in Chinese culture, it is often viewed more negatively as a lack of self-control.
Frequently Asked Questions about 急躁
You can say '他性格急躁，容易发脾气' which means 'He has an irritable personality and easily loses his temper.'
急躁 is generally used in informal contexts, often in conversations or casual writing.
Some synonyms include '易怒' (irritable) and '冲动' (impulsive), which convey similar meanings.
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