叝 (jí) - A variant form of the character 急, meaning

叝Tone 2

jí ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

叝 · jí

A variant form of the character 急, meaning urgent, hurried, or anxious.

A variant form of the character 急, meaning

Usage highlights

urgent matterhurried walkanxious feelingcritical situationurgent needhasty action

Synonyms

  • 急— urgent, hurried
  • 速— fast, quick
  • 快— rapid, swift
  • 迅— speedy, prompt

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow, gradual
  • 慢— slow, leisurely
  • 迟— late, delayed
  • 徐— gentle, unhurried

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is an urgent matter (叝事).
  • He walked hurriedly (叝走).
  • She felt anxious (叝躁).
  • The situation is critical (叝迫).

Collocations

  • urgent matter(叝事)
  • hurried walk(叝走)
  • anxious feeling(叝躁)
  • critical situation(叝迫)
  • urgent need(叝需)
  • hasty action(叝行)

Idioms

  • Burning with impatience(心急如焚)
  • In a tearing hurry(急如星火)
  • Urgent and important matter(急事要务)
  • Anxious and flustered(急急忙忙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 叝 is an ancient variant form of 急, primarily found in historical texts and classical literature.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese values emphasizing calmness and deliberation, with urgency often being viewed as a state to avoid.
  • In calligraphy and character studies, variant forms like 叝 demonstrate the evolution of Chinese writing systems over time.

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