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March 24, 2026
急切jíqiè(ji2qie4)
急切 (jíqiè) describes a state of being eager or impatient, often suggesting a strong desire for something to happen quickly. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts, such as expressing anticipation for an event or urgency in completing tasks.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 急切 might be seen as a lack of patience, which is often valued. It's common in workplace settings to balance eagerness with the need for thoroughness, reflecting the cultural emphasis on harmony and careful planning.
Memory Tip
Think of 急 (jí) as 'urgent', where the radical 忄 (heart) shows that it's something you feel deeply. The character 切 (qiè) resembles the action of cutting, which can symbolize the desire to 'cut' through waiting. Imagine someone eagerly cutting through a line to get to the front.
Meanings of 急切
jíqiè(ji2qie4)
1eager
2impatient
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About 急切
急切Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#11408Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 急切
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急迫 (jípò): use 急切 (jíqiè) for eagerness or impatience, while 急迫 (jípò) emphasizes urgency or pressure.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 急 (jí) as 'urgent', where the radical 忄 (heart) shows that it's something you feel deeply. The character 切 (qiè) resembles the action of cutting, which can symbolize the desire to 'cut' through waiting. Imagine someone eagerly cutting through a line to get to the front.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone: 急切 is more formal and can imply a sense of desperation, so avoid using it too casually. Common collocations include 急切的期待 (eager anticipation) and 急切的心情 (impatient feelings).
HSK Study Tips
As part of HSK Level 6, 急切 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to emotions and urgency. Focus on using it in sentences that convey urgency, and try to practice with synonyms and antonyms to broaden your understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 急切 might be seen as a lack of patience, which is often valued. It's common in workplace settings to balance eagerness with the need for thoroughness, reflecting the cultural emphasis on harmony and careful planning.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 急切 with 着急 (zháojí), which is more about feeling anxious rather than eager. For example, saying '我急切地等' (I eagerly wait) should be corrected to '我急切地想要知道' (I eagerly want to know) to maintain proper context.
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Grammar Patterns of 急切
急切 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他母亲身子前倾，小声而____地跟他说话。
His mother leaned forward and spoke to him in urgent undertones.
Example Sentences for 急切 (8)
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他母亲身子前倾，小声而急切地跟他说话。
tā mǔ qīn shēn zǐ qián qīng， ， xiǎo shēng ér jí qiē dì gēn tā shuō。
His mother leaned forward and spoke to him in urgent undertones.
2
“那么你觉得会发生什么？”他急切地问道。
“ “ nà mó nǐ jué dé huì fā shēng shí？” mó ？” tā jí qiē dì。
"So what do you think will happen?" he asked eagerly.
3
各公司现在都急切地想要留住招聘来的员工。
gè gōng sī xiàn zài dū jí qiē dì xiǎng yào liú zhù zhāo pìn lái de yuán gōng。
Firms are now keen to hold on to the people they recruit.
4
他们急切地想要表明自己对种族主义的憎恨。
tā mén jí qiē dì xiǎng yào biǎo míng zì jǐ duì zhǒng zú zhǔ yì de zēng hèn。
They are anxious to show their abhorrence of racism.
5
他们赶忙去迎他，急切地问，“找到了吗？”
tā mén gǎn máng qù yíng tā， ， jí qiē dì，“ wèn ，“ zhǎo dào？”
They hastened to greet him and asked urgently, "Did you find it?"
6
卡尔为了能够到墙急切地往前挤。
kǎ ěr wéi le néng gòu dào qiáng jí qiē dì wǎng qián jǐ。
Carl pushed ahead in his eagerness to reach the wall.
7
他拆信时因急切而双手发抖.
tā chāi xìn shí yīn jí qiē ér shuāng shǒu fā dǒu.
His hands trembled with eagerness as he opened the letter.
8
她急切地向前弯着腰听他说.
tā jí qiē dì xiàng qián wān zháo yāo tīng tā shuō.
She leant forward eagerly to listen to him.
Cultural Notes for 急切
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, being 急切 might be seen as a lack of patience, which is often valued. It's common in workplace settings to balance eagerness with the need for thoroughness, reflecting the cultural emphasis on harmony and careful planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about 急切
You can say: 我对这个项目感到急切。(I feel eager about this project.)
It can be both; it conveys eagerness which is positive, but can also imply impatience, which may be seen negatively.
Some synonyms include 渴望 (kěwàng, desire) and 迫切 (pòqiè, urgent).
