焦躁

jiāo zào

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. fretful
2. impatient

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 平静 píng jìng 平静 píng jìng tranquil Calm and composed, opposite of fretful.: tranquil

Synonyms

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• 急躁 jí zào 急躁 jí zào irritable; irascible Both describe an impatient, restless state.: irritable; irascible
• 烦躁 fán zào 烦躁 fán zào jittery Also means agitated and impatient.: jittery

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 干燥 (gān zào, dry). They sound similar but mean totally different things.

Formality

Used in both spoken and written Chinese, but slightly more literary than 着急.

Example Sentences

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他等了很久，变得越来越 焦躁 。

He waited for a long time and became more and more fretful.

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Child Words of 焦躁

• 焦 焦 jiāo: burnt
• 躁 躁 zào: impatient; hot-tempered