Chinese Conversation · Level 5
89 words
Chinese word
别着急
Pronunciation
Pinyinbié zháo jí
Meaning
- verbdon't rush
Example
别着急，我们还有时间。bié zháo jí wǒ men hái yǒu shí jiān
Don't rush, we still have time.
More examples
别着急，先深呼吸一下。bié zháo jí xiān shēn hū xī yí xià
Don't rush, take a deep breath first.
Core concept
A gentle brake on hurried action or anxious thought.
Common phrases
别着急，先休息一下bié zháo jí xiān xiū xī yí xià
don't rush, take a break first
别着急，我们再想办法bié zháo jí wǒ men zài xiǎng bàn fǎ
don't rush, let's think of another solution
Similar words
别急bié jí: Tells someone not to hurry, using a short and direct expression.
别慌bié huāng: Tells someone to keep a clear head when feeling sudden panic.
别担心bié dān xīn: Reassures someone that there is no need to feel worried.
慢慢来màn màn lái: Encourages someone to make progress gradually without feeling rushed.
Definition in Chinese
用于劝解对方放慢节奏、不要慌张，含平和劝慰的语气，适用于日常交流。yòng yú quàn jiě duì fāng fàng màn jié zòu bú yào huāng zhāng hán píng hé quàn wèi de yǔ qì shì yòng yú rì cháng jiāo liú
Word origin
别着急 (biézháojí, "do not be anxious or hasty") is formed from 别 (bié, "do not") and 着急 (zháojí, "feel hurried or worried"), linking a prohibition with the state that should be avoided.
Usage tips
- English speakers may hear a short command of this kind as sharp, but a calm voice and the surrounding reassurance commonly make it sound caring in Chinese conversation.