verb HSK 4
Traditional 著慌
to be flustered · to panic · to be anxious · to lose composure
Meaning
着慌 describes the state of feeling nervous, worried, or panicked, often losing one's usual composure when facing unexpected situations or pressure. It conveys both mental agitation and physical manifestations like hurried movements or confused behavior.
Usage
Commonly used in spoken Chinese to describe someone who is visibly nervous or acting in a rushed, disorganized way. Often appears in negative constructions like 别着慌 (don't panic) or 不要着慌 (don't be flustered). Can describe both temporary panic and general anxiousness in a situation.
Examples
- 01别着慌，我们还有时间。, .Don't panic, we still have time.
- 02他一着慌就说不出话来了。.As soon as he gets flustered, he can't speak.
Characters
Common collocations
- 别着慌don't panic
- 不要着慌don't be flustered
- 着慌忙慌in a great fluster
Antonyms
Origin
着 here functions as a resultative complement indicating achieving a state, combined with 慌 (nervous/flustered) to mean 'becoming flustered' or 'reaching a state of panic'.