焦急

• Pinyin: jiāo jí
• Desglose de hanzi: 焦 = burnt, scorched with worry; 急 = 刍 (grass) + 心 (heart) — heart racing, urgent

Significado

Ansioso y con prisa; preocupado e impaciente.

Describes anxiety that has an impatient quality — not just worried but urgently wanting the situation to be resolved. Often used when waiting for news, looking for someone, or facing time pressure. Stronger than 着急 in intensity.

Ejemplos

1. 飞机延误了三个小时，旅客们都很焦急。
2. 她焦急地在医院走廊里来回踱步，等待手术结果。
3. 眼看截止日期就要到了，他越来越焦急。

Guía de uso

Contexto: emotions, everyday, crisis

Tono: negative

Correcto

• 别焦急，消息很快就会来的。(Don't be anxious, the news will come soon.)
• 他焦急地等待着考试成绩。(He anxiously awaited his exam results.)

Incorrecto

• 用'焦急'描述轻微的不耐烦 (Don't use 焦急 for mild impatience — it implies strong anxiety; use 有点急 for mild impatience)

Origen e historia

Composed of 焦 (burnt; anxious) + 急 (urgent; anxious). The combination intensifies the sense of agitated worry.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal