An agitated, flustered haste felt in the heart. Busy, rushed, or occupied with many tasks. A heart (忄) beside death (亡): your heart dies under too much work.
Adjectives like 忙 do not take 是 in simple descriptions; use 很 instead.
忙人 is uncommon in everyday speech; 大忙人 is the natural phrase for a busy person.
忙 means 'busy' and 忘 means 'forget'; they share 亡 but differ in radical and meaning.
| Dimension | 忙 | 忘 |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | busy | forget |
| Radical | 忄 (heart) | 心 (heart) |
| Common phrase | 很忙 (very busy) | 忘记 (forget) |
Yes, 忙 can stand alone as an adjective, but it also appears in compounds.
| Dimension | Standalone | Bound |
|---|---|---|
| Example | 我很忙。 | 帮忙 |
| Meaning | I am busy. | help |
| Usage | As main description | As part of compound |
This short, soothing piece is about missing someone on a rainy night. The sentences are simple and repeat often, so you can practice reading while feeling the warm emotion.
你 忙 不 忙 ？
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
他工作很 忙 ，天天回家都很晚。
Is four years to reach HSK 5 fast or slow? Follow a conversation between two learners as they compare study hours and share realistic strategies for busy adults.
我这四年要 忙工作 ，说真话，没有很多时间学汉语。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
如有我可以 帮你小忙的 事，如找你自己找不着的书之类，我一定很愿意做，”从此，元真便成了博士胡之适的“我的朋友”了。
Welcome! This short poem helps you practice the months, weekdays, and mealtimes in Chinese. Read it aloud and notice the rhythm. You already know many of these words!
星期日和天，日日和爱人，超市买菜米，回家做饭 忙 。
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