焦 (jiāo) - Anxious, worried & scorched, burnt

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jiāo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

焦 · jiāo

Anxious, worried;

scorched, burnt;

a surname;

also refers to a unit of energy (joule).

Anxious, worriedscorched, burnta surname

Usage highlights

AnxietyBurntFocus one's attentionJouleScorched earth policyWithered from anxiety

Synonyms

  • 急— urgent, anxious
  • 忧— worried
  • 灼— scorched, burnt

Antonyms

  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 静— quiet, still
  • 凉— cool

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt anxious about the exam (感到焦虑).
  • The toast was burnt (烤焦了).
  • Jiao is a common Chinese surname (姓焦).
  • Energy is measured in joules (焦耳).

Collocations

  • Anxiety(焦虑)
  • Burnt(烧焦)
  • Focus one's attention(聚焦)
  • Joule(焦耳)
  • Scorched earth policy(焦土政策)
  • Withered from anxiety(焦枯)

Idioms

  • Anxious and exhausted(焦头烂额)
  • Scorched heart and dried lungs(焦心枯肺)
  • Like an ant on a hot pan(如蚁在焦釜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character originally depicted a bird burning over a fire, conveying the meaning of scorching.
  • As a surname, it traces back to the ancient state of Jiao during the Zhou dynasty.
  • In modern usage, it's strongly associated with psychological states of anxiety and worry.

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