急

• 拼音: jí
• 汉字拆解: 急 = upper phonetic component + 心 (heart, bottom); the heart in an urgent state.

含义

Urgent; anxious; hurried. Describes a state of urgency or feeling rushed and worried.

Can describe both situations (urgent matter) and feelings (feeling anxious or rushed). Very common in daily conversation. Also used in compounds like 着急 (worried) and 急忙 (hurriedly).

例句

1. 别急，慢慢来。
2. 他有急事要走了。
3. 我很急，快迟到了。

用法指南

语境: everyday, emotions, time pressure

语气: stressed, hurried

正确说法

• 不要急，还有时间。(Don't worry — there's still time.)
• 这件事很急。(This matter is urgent.)

错误说法

• 不要对很着急的人只说'你别急' (Telling someone who is already very stressed just 别急 can sound dismissive — offer concrete help or solutions instead)

起源与历史

Ancient character combining elements suggesting urgency and the heart radical. Depicts a state of pressing need in the heart.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal