迫不及待 meaning and pronunciation

迫不及待
Simplified/traditional word

迫不及待 English definition

pò bù jí dài
  • impatient (idiom)
  • in a hurry
  • itching to get on with it

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  • 迫 (pò): to force; to compel; to approach or go towards; urgent; pressing;
  • 不 (bù): (negative prefix); not; no;
  • 及 (jí): and; to reach; up to; in time for;
  • 待 (dài): to wait; to treat; to deal with; to need; going to (do sth); about to; intending to;