焦虑

• Pinyin: jiāo lǜ
• Hanzi breakdown: 焦 (scorched/anxious) + 虑 (worry/consideration) -> worried mental tension.

Meaning

焦虑 means anxious or stressed, especially from uncertainty and pressure.

It is both a standard word and a common online self-description about work, study, money, health, or future plans. Use care when discussing serious anxiety conditions.

Examples

1. 等面试结果这几天，她很焦虑。 While waiting for the interview results these past few days, she has felt very anxious.
2. 房租又涨，年轻人容易焦虑。 Rent has gone up again; young people are easily anxious.
3. 别把正常期待都说成焦虑。 Don't call normal anticipation 焦虑.

Usage Guide

Context: work, study, future planning

Tone: worried, pressured, serious or casual

Do Say

• 等待结果不安可说焦虑。（It fits anxious uncertainty.）
• 讨论社会压力常说焦虑。（It fits pressure discourse.）

Don't Say

• 随便诊断别人有焦虑。（Do not diagnose casually.）

Common Mistakes

• Do not use 焦虑 for simple excitement; it involves worry or stress.

Origin & History

A standard psychological and everyday term became highly frequent in pressure-focused social media talk.

Cultural Context

Era: 2020s

Generation: All generations, especially young adults online

Social background: Students, workers, families

Regional notes: Common nationwide in Mainland Chinese.