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The word "着急" is formed by combining "着", which here functions as a verb complement indicating the attainment of a state, with "急", meaning urgent or anxious. This structure creates a verb where "着" implies entering into the condition described by "急", resulting in the meaning "to worry" or "to become anxious".

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他看起来非常着急。

Tā kàn qǐlái fēicháng zháojí.

He looks very anxious.

别着急，时间还够。

Bié zháojí, shíjiān hái gòu.

Don't worry, there's still enough time.

你为什么这么着急呢？

Nǐ wèishénme zhème zháojí ne?

Why are you in such a hurry?

她着急地看了看手表。

Tā zháojí de kàn le kàn shǒubiǎo.

She anxiously looked at her watch.

乘客们着急地等待着延误的航班。

Chéngkèmen zháojí de děngdàizhe yánwù de hángbān.

The passengers anxiously waited for the delayed flight.

Word Definition - 着急

zháo jí to worry; to feel anxious

Individual Character Details

着 zhāo, zháo, zhe, zhuó, zhāo, zháo, zhe, zhuó
急 jí