急 (jí) - urgent & hurried

急Tone 2

jí ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 心

慧佳

急 · jí

urgent;

hurried;

anxious;

worried;

to worry;

to feel anxious

urgenthurriedanxious

Usage highlights

urgent matteranxiousurgent needfirst aidimpatienturgent document

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow, gradual
  • 慢— slow, leisurely
  • 安— calm, peaceful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is an urgent matter (急事).
  • He is in a hurry (他很急).
  • Don't worry (别急).
  • She has an impatient personality (急性子).

Collocations

  • urgent matter(急事)
  • anxious(着急)
  • urgent need(急需)
  • first aid(急救)
  • impatient(急躁)
  • urgent document(急件)

Idioms

  • In a desperate situation(急中生智)
  • Impatient and short-tempered(心急火燎)
  • Urgent public matter(急公好义)
  • Burning with anxiety(心急如焚)
  • Urgent and dangerous situation(危急存亡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, being '急' (impatient) is often seen as a negative trait that goes against the ideal of calm composure.
  • The character reflects the concept of psychological pressure and time sensitivity in modern life.
  • Traditional medicine views excessive '急' as potentially harmful to the heart and liver organs.

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