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心急如焚

xīn jí rú fénHSK 7

心急如焚 (xīn jí rú fén) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishextremely anxious (lit. the heart is as anxious as if burning)

    • EX
      孩子这么晚还没回家，父母心急如焚。

      The parents were frantic with worry because their child still hadn't come home so late at night.

    • EX
      考试快迟到了，在堵车中的他心急如焚。

      With the exam about to start and his car stuck in traffic, he was extremely anxious.