Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use {不|bù}{着|zháo}{急|jí} to tell someone there is no need to hurry or feel anxious about a situation.
- Means: No need to rush or worry about the timeline.
- Used in: Casual conversations, reassuring friends, or managing service expectations.
- Don't confuse: {着|zháo} (in this phrase) with {着|zhe} (aspect marker).
Explanation at your level:
Meaning
Used to indicate that there is no need to rush or be anxious.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in daily life to maintain harmony.
Pronunciation
Remember {着|zháo} is second tone here.
Pronunciation
Remember {着|zháo} is second tone here.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
我们还有时间，{____}{____}{____}。
The sentence implies there is still time, so 'no rush' is the correct choice.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
2 exercises我们还有时间，{____}{____}{____}。
The sentence implies there is still time, so 'no rush' is the correct choice.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if you want to sound calm.
Related Phrases
慢慢来
synonymTake your time
Where to Use It
Late for dinner
Friend: 对不起，我迟到了！
You: {不|bù}{着|zháo}{急|jí}，刚开始。
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a turtle wearing a watch that says 'No Rush'.
Visual Association
A person waving their hand calmly at a ticking clock.
Story
Xiao Wang was running to the bus. His friend shouted, '{不|bù}{着|zháo}{急|jí}!' Xiao Wang stopped, realized the bus was already gone, and laughed. They decided to walk instead.
In Other Languages
Similar to 'Take your time' in English or 'Pas de stress' in French.
Word Web
Challenge
Use this phrase three times today when someone asks you for something.
Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.
Pronunciation
Pronounced as 'zháo' here, not 'zhe'.
Formality Spectrum
无需仓促。 (General)
{不|bù}{着|zháo}{急|jí}。 (General)
别急。 (General)
慢慢来呗。 (General)
Derived from the verb {着|zháo} meaning 'to reach' and {急|jí} meaning 'urgent'.
Fun Fact
The character {着|zháo} has multiple pronunciations depending on context.
Cultural Notes
Used frequently in daily life to maintain harmony.
“{不|bù}{着|zháo}{急|jí}，慢慢吃。”
Conversation Starters
If a friend is late, what do you say?
Common Mistakes
{不|bù}{着|zháo}{急|jí}你。
{不|bù}{着|zháo}{急|jí}。
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
No hay prisa
None, usage is nearly identical.
Pas de stress
Focus on emotion vs. focus on time.
Keine Eile
None.
急がなくていい
Grammatically more complex in Japanese.
لا داعي للاستعجال
More formal phrasing.
{不|bù}{着|zháo}{急|jí}
N/A
서두를 필요 없어요
More polite verb endings.
Não há pressa
None.
Spotted in the Real World
“{不|bù}{着|zháo}{急|jí}”
Calming a situation.
Easily Confused
Learners think it means 'to rush' instead of 'to be anxious'.
It describes the feeling of anxiety.
Frequently Asked Questions (1)
Yes, if you want to sound calm.
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