忣 (jí) - Urgent & anxious

忣Tone 2

jí ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

慧佳

忣 · jí

Urgent;

anxious;

hasty;

to be in a hurry.

Urgentanxioushasty

Usage highlights

Anxious and uneasyHastily busyUrgent matterHurry to do somethingImpatient

Synonyms

  • 急— urgent; hurried
  • 忙— busy; hurried
  • 迫— pressing; urgent

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow; relaxed
  • 安— calm; peaceful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt anxious (忣忣不安).
  • She hurried to finish the task (忣忙完成).
  • An urgent matter requires immediate attention (忣事).

Collocations

  • Anxious and uneasy(忣忣不安)
  • Hastily busy(忣忙)
  • Urgent matter(忣事)
  • Hurry to do something(忣于)
  • Impatient(忣切)

Idioms

  • Restless with anxiety(忣忣不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical Chinese character describing a state of mental urgency or anxiety.
  • Often used in literary contexts rather than modern spoken language.

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