着急 (zháojí) — Meaning & How to Use in Chinese | Speak1000 | Speak1000
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着急 zháojí

anxious / worried / in a hurry

着急 (zháojí) means "anxious / worried / in a hurry" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

Words used with 着急

慢慢来

mànman lái

take your time

时间

shíjiān

time

结果

jiéguǒ

result

Frequently asked questions

What does 着急 (zháojí) mean in Chinese?

着急 (zháojí) means "anxious / worried / in a hurry" in Chinese. 着急 (zháojí) means "anxious / worried / in a hurry" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

How do you use 着急 in a sentence?

Use 着急 (zháojí) the way you would use "anxious / worried / in a hurry" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.

What words are commonly used with 着急?

Common words that pair with 着急 include 慢慢来. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.

What is the difference between 着急 (zháojí) and 厉害 (lìhai)?

Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 着急 means "anxious / worried / in a hurry"; 厉害 means "awesome / impressive / intense". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.

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