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to be impatient to

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ji2yu2 • jíyú

Meaning


Primary

to be impatient to

Alternatives

be impatient to, is impatient to, impatient to, impatient, to be anxious to, anxious to, to be eager to, eager to

Mnemonic


急於 To be impatient to do something is to be 於 in an 急 anxious state because you want to get something done and over with!

Usage


孩子們 急於 知道 答案。

The children are impatient to know the answer.

他 急於 完成 這 份 報告。

He is impatient to finish this report.

大家 都 急於 出發, 不想 再 等 了。

Everyone is impatient to set off and doesn't want to wait any longer.