No. 497 in Chinese
急
"急" means "urgent," "anxious," or "hurried."
In a sentence
我急着去开会，没时间和你详谈。
I am in a hurry to go to the meeting and don't have time to discuss in detail with you.
In this sentence, '急' conveys the meaning of being in a rush or hurry due to a time constraint.
他的脾气很急，容易发火。
His temper is short and he is prone to anger easily.
Here, '急' describes a personality trait, indicating someone is quick-tempered or impatient.
遇到困难要冷静，不能太急。
When facing difficulties, stay calm and don't be too hasty.
In this sentence, '急' refers to the state of being hasty or overly anxious, suggesting moderation in reaction.
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