匆忙 (cōng máng) is an adjective meaning 'hurried' or 'rushed', describing a state of acting quickly and often without full attention or preparation. The character 匆 (cōng) conveys swiftness or suddenness, while 忙 (máng) means 'busy' or 'occupied'. Together, they intensify the sense of being pressed for time—less about mere busyness and more about urgency that may lead to carelessness or oversight.

This word is commonly used to describe people’s behavior, movements, or decisions in everyday situations: rushing out the door, speaking hastily, or making quick judgments. It often carries a slightly negative or empathetic nuance—implying stress, lack of control, or missed details. While it can modify nouns (e.g., 匆忙的脚步), it most frequently appears as a predicate or adverbial modifier (e.g., 他走得匆忙; 她匆忙地回答). It’s neutral in register but tends to appear in descriptive, narrative, or reflective contexts rather than formal documents or technical writing.