焦躁

jiāozào

adjective HSK 7-9 #16,792

Meanings

1 fretful; agitated
2 impatient and restless

Characters

scorched; anxious

restless; impatient

Examples

长时间等待让他变得焦躁不安。

Cháng shíjiān děngdài ràng tā biàn de jiāozàobù'ān.

The long wait made him restless and agitated.

别那么焦躁，再耐心等一会儿。

Bié nàme jiāozào, zài nàixīn děng yīhuìr.

Don't be so fretful, be patient and wait a bit longer.

Tips

usage

焦躁 combines anxiety (焦) with restlessness (躁). Compare with 焦急 (anxious but more passive) — 焦躁 implies fidgeting, pacing, unable to sit still.

Stroke Order

焦 jiāo

躁 zào