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焦躁

jiāo zào
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. fretful
  2. 2. impatient

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
平静
píng jìng

tranquil

Calm and composed, opposite of fretful.

Synonyms

2 items
急躁
jí zào

irritable; irascible

Both describe an impatient, restless state.
烦躁
fán zào

jittery

Also means agitated and impatient.

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
jiāo

burnt

躁
zào

impatient; hot-tempered