焦躁

• Pinyin: jiāo zào
• Desglose de hanzi: 焦 = anxious, agitated; 躁 = 足 (foot) + 喿 — restless, unable to stay still

Significado

Inquieto e irritable; agitado.

Combines anxiety with restlessness and irritability. Describes someone who cannot sit still, is easily annoyed, and may snap at others. Often occurs when waiting for important news or when facing unresolved problems.

Ejemplos

1. 长时间堵车让他变得焦躁不安。
2. 孩子连续高烧不退，父母焦躁万分。
3. 她焦躁地翻来覆去，怎么也睡不着。

Guía de uso

Contexto: emotions, everyday, psychology

Tono: negative

Correcto

• 他越等越焦躁。(The longer he waited, the more agitated he became.)
• 天气闷热让人焦躁。(The muggy weather makes people restless.)

Incorrecto

• 用'焦躁'描述活泼好动 (Don't use 焦躁 for energetic or lively behavior — it implies negative restlessness; use 活泼 or 好动 for positive energy)

Origen e historia

Composed of 焦 (anxious; agitated) + 躁 (restless; impatient). The combination describes restless anxiety.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal