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焦虑 (jiāolǜ) - use 焦急 when emphasizing a sense of urgency in waiting, while 焦虑 conveys a broader sense of anxiety without the same immediacy.
焦急 is typically used in informal settings, but can also appear in written forms like letters or social media when expressing personal feelings of anxiety. Be careful with the tone; it is easy to confuse it with other words like 担心 (dānxīn), which means 'to worry' but is less intense than 焦急.
As an HSK 6 word, 焦急 connects with other advanced vocabulary regarding emotions and mental states, such as 紧张 (jǐnzhāng, 'nervous') and 恐惧 (kǒngjù, 'fear'). Students should focus on using it in context to express varying levels of anxiety.
Learners often confuse 焦急 with other anxiety-related words like 担心 or 忧虑 (yōulǜ, 'to worry'). A common mistake is saying '我很担心' (wǒ hěn dānxīn) when feeling a sense of urgency; it would be more accurate to use '我很焦急' (wǒ hěn jiāojí).
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How to say anxiety in Chinese
“anxiety” in Chinese is焦急
焦急 (jiāojí) refers to a state of anxiety or being anxious, often due to uncertainty or concern about a situation. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is eagerly waiting for news or outcome, highlighting a sense of urgency and emotional distress.
When to use 焦急
焦急 is typically used in informal settings, but can also appear in written forms like letters or social media when expressing personal feelings of anxiety. Be careful with the tone; it is easy to confuse it with other words like 担心 (dānxīn), which means 'to worry' but is less intense than 焦急.
焦急 or something close to it
焦虑 (jiāolǜ) - use 焦急 when emphasizing a sense of urgency in waiting, while 焦虑 conveys a broader sense of anxiety without the same immediacy.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 焦急 with other anxiety-related words like 担心 or 忧虑 (yōulǜ, 'to worry'). A common mistake is saying '我很担心' (wǒ hěn dānxīn) when feeling a sense of urgency; it would be more accurate to use '我很焦急' (wǒ hěn jiāojí).
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Grammar Patterns of 焦急
焦急 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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____万分的鲍勃和汉斯把整座房子找了个遍。
Desperate with anxiety, Bob and Hans searched the whole house.
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Common synonyms include 担心 (dānxīn, 'worried') and 紧张 (jǐnzhāng, 'nervous'), but 焦急 conveys a stronger sense of urgency.
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