焦急

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 找不到孩子,妈妈非常焦急。▶ —
   Unable to find her child, the mother was extremely anxious.
2. 他焦急地等待着考试结果。▶ —
   He waited anxiously for the exam results.

Collocations

Mnemonic

焦 jiāo "to scorch" + 急 jí "anxious/urgent": one’s insides scorching with urgency, i.e. anxious, worried. 焦 contains fire 火, the burning of worry. Opposite of 镇定 (composed).

Related

Quick check

1. What feeling does the fire 火 in 焦 (焦急) convey?

   • anxiety burning inside
   • warm comfort
   • cool freshness
   • deep sleep