急切

jí qiè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. eager
2. impatient

Word relationships

Related words

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• 热切 rè qiè 热切 rè qiè fervent 热烈恳切，含积极盼望: fervent

Synonyms

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• 焦急 jiāo jí 焦急 jiāo jí anxiety 形容心情不安、着急: anxiety
• 迫切 pò qiè 迫切 pò qiè urgent; pressing 强调需求或愿望的紧迫性: urgent; pressing

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“急切”后常接动词短语，而非单独的名词宾语，如“急切地希望”，避免说“急切结果”。

Example Sentences

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我 急切 地等待他的回复。

I am anxiously waiting for his reply.

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Child Words of 急切

• 切 切 qiē: to cut
• 切 切 qiè: definitely
• 急 急 jí: urgent