急于 jíyú eager to
eager to; in a hurry to
How to remember 急于: 急 urgent + 于 at = eager to.
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How it is used
- To be eager/in a hurry to do something - 他急于知道结果 (tā jíyú zhīdào jiéguǒ) he's anxious to know the result.
- A verb taking a following action (急于 + verb phrase); implies impatient haste, often with a hint it may be premature.
- Formal-leaning; 急于一时 (rush things), 急于表现 (eager to show off).
Example sentences
- 她急于见她的父亲。 Tā jíyú jiàn tā de fùqīn.She was in a hurry to see her father.