Chinese phrase
很着急 hěn zháo jí
Meaning
be very anxious
When to use it
Expresses strong worry or anxiety. It describes a speaker's state when a problem feels urgent, often because time is short or a task is unfinished. It is common in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
我 很着急，明天的报告还没做完。 wǒ hěn zháo jí míng tiān de bào gào hái méi zuò wán
I'm really anxious; I still haven't finished tomorrow's report.
别担心，我们今晚一起加班完成。 bié dān xīn wǒ men jīn wǎn yì qǐ jiā bān wán chéng
Don't worry. We'll work late together tonight and get it finished.