着急 (zháojí) — how to say "to worry" in Chinese

着急

To worry, to be anxious

Character composition

to experience

urgent, to worry

Radicals / Keys

Heart

#61 · xīn · 3 strokes

Eye

#109 · · 5 strokes

Examples

着急,我们慢慢来,总会找到办法的。

Don't be anxious, let's take it slow, we will always find a way.

着急

Don't worry.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 着急 (zháojí) — to worry, to be anxious

[zháojí-] Jazzy the kangaroo finds a signpost labeled 着急, and begins to hop urgently around the outback 🌿. She feels a sense of urgency to find water (急) as she experiences the heat (着), and worries about not finding any shade in time 😰.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to worry" in Chinese?

"to worry" in Chinese is 着急 (zháojí).

What does 着急 mean in English?

着急 (zháojí) means "To worry, to be anxious".

How is 着急 pronounced?

It is pronounced zháojí (written as zhaoji). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to worry" in Chinese characters?

It is written 着急.

What HSK level is 着急?

着急 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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