焦急 (jiāo jí) — anxious, worried

Définition

焦急 is a state of active anxiety, usually about waiting or an urgent situation. Stronger and more restless than 焦虑 (which is more general worry); calmer than 焦躁 (irritable, impatient).

adjective
anxiousworried

Exemples

  • Tā jiāo jí dì zhàn zài mén kǒu, děng zhe péng you lái jiē tā.
    He stood anxiously at the door, waiting for his friend to pick him up.
  • Tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi, tā jiāo jí dé yí yè méi shuì zháo.
    Upon hearing the news, she was so anxious she couldn't sleep all night.
  • Bié jiāo jí, wǒ men yí dìng néng zhǎo dào jiě jué bàn fǎ.
    Don't be so anxious; we'll definitely find a solution.

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