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急忙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
急忙jímánghastilyHSK 5, d, rank #30511, Hard
jímáng(ji2mang2) T2
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March 24, 2026
急忙jímáng(ji2mang2)

急忙 (jímáng) means 'hastily' or 'in a hurry'. It suggests acting quickly, often due to urgency or the need to respond promptly to a situation. This word is frequently used in daily conversations when describing actions taken without delay.

Frequency#30511DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being busy and acting quickly is often seen as a virtue, reflecting diligence and responsibility. The concept of being in a hurry is tied to the fast-paced lifestyle in urban areas, highlighting the importance of efficiency.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person rushing to catch a bus, their heart racing. The character 急 (jí) looks like a person with arms outstretched, indicating urgency, while 忙 (máng) contains the radical for 'heart', suggesting the emotional rush of being busy. Together, they symbolize the feeling of needing to hurry.

Meanings of 急忙

jímáng(ji2mang2)
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About 急忙

急忙Simplified
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#30511Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 急忙

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急速 (jísù) - use 急忙 (jímáng) for actions taken hastily due to urgency, while 急速 (jísù) emphasizes speed without the connotation of urgency.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person rushing to catch a bus, their heart racing. The character 急 (jí) looks like a person with arms outstretched, indicating urgency, while 忙 (máng) contains the radical for 'heart', suggesting the emotional rush of being busy. Together, they symbolize the feeling of needing to hurry.

Usage Notes

When using 急忙, be cautious not to confuse it with similar words like 赶快 (gǎnkuài), which also means 'hurry' but has a slightly different nuance. It's appropriate for both formal and informal contexts but should be used carefully to avoid sounding overly frantic.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 急忙 connects with other verbs of action and urgency. Students should focus on using it in context, such as in phrases that describe hurried situations or actions, to enhance their fluency in expressing urgency.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being busy and acting quickly is often seen as a virtue, reflecting diligence and responsibility. The concept of being in a hurry is tied to the fast-paced lifestyle in urban areas, highlighting the importance of efficiency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 急忙 with 慢 (màn), which means 'slowly'. A common error is saying '我急忙做慢事' (wǒ jímáng zuò màn shì), which incorrectly means 'I hurriedly do slow things'. The correct phrase should omit '慢' to emphasize the haste.

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Component Characters

急jíurgent
HSK 39 strokes心
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忙mángbusy
HSK 16 strokes忄
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Grammar Patterns of 急忙

急忙 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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快上课了，他____跑进教室。

Class was about to start, so he hurried into the classroom.

Example Sentences for 急忙 (10)

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他们走近时，小男孩急忙跑开藏了起来。

tā mén zǒu jìn shí， ， xiǎo nán hái jí máng pǎo kāi cáng le qǐ。

At their approach the little boy scurried away and hid.
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“这不会有什么危险的，弗雷迪，”阿诺德急忙补充了一句。

“ “ zhè bù huì yǒu shí mó wēi xiǎn， de ， fú，” léi dí ，” ā nuò dé jí máng bǔ chōng。

"There's no threat in this, Freddie," Arnold hastened to say.
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安掀开被子，急忙下了床。

ān xiān kāi bèi zǐ， ， jí máng xià le。

Ann threw back the covers and scrambled out of bed.
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“海伦走之前吃了点儿东西，”塞西尔急忙插了一句。

“ “ hǎi lún zǒu zhī qián chī le diǎn ér dōng，” xī ，” sāi xī ěr jí máng chā le。

"Helen had something to eat before she left," put in Cecil anxiously.
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它是向西了,还是急忙转身向北向东了?

tā shì xiàng xī le, , huán shì jí máng zhuǎn shēn xiàng běi xiàng dōng?

Had he turned west or doubled back to the north and east?
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本心脏病犯了，海伦急忙赶过来帮忙。

běn xīn zāng bìng fàn le， ， hǎi lún jí máng gǎn guò lái bāng。

Ben suffered a heart attack and Helen rushed to his assistance.
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她急急忙忙想按时完工，结果出了不少错。

tā jí jí máng máng xiǎng àn shí wán gōng， ， jié guǒ chū le bù shǎo。

In her haste to complete the work on time, she made a number of mistakes.
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我急急忙忙地赶完工作.

wǒ jí jí máng máng dì gǎn wán gōng zuò.

I've had a frantic rush to get my work done.
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那小孩看见生人便急忙跑掉了.

nà xiǎo hái kàn jiàn shēng rén biàn jí máng pǎo diào le.

The child made off when he saw a stranger.
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所以我急忙走了出去,叫了一声病人的姓.

suǒ yǐ wǒ jí máng zǒu le chū qù, , jiào le yī shēng bìng rén de.

So I went straight out and called the first name.

Cultural Notes for 急忙

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, being busy and acting quickly is often seen as a virtue, reflecting diligence and responsibility. The concept of being in a hurry is tied to the fast-paced lifestyle in urban areas, highlighting the importance of efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions about 急忙

Yes, 急忙 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure it's appropriate for the situation.