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急 is a phono-semantic compound combining the heart radical 心, positioned at the bottom, with a modified form of 及 above. The 心 component anchors the character in the realm of emotions and psychological states, while the upper part, derived from 及, provides the sound and also conveys the sense of reaching or catching up. The original meaning was an internal feeling of anxiety, worry, or distress, fitting the heart radical's association with inner experiences. This psychological sense later broadened to encompass urgent external situations, giving rise to the modern meanings of urgency, emergency, and rapid, hurried movement.
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他很着急。
我急着去上学。
这件事很紧急。
她急得哭了起来。
医生急忙赶到医院。
遇到紧急情况要冷静。
他急于证明自己的观点。
在紧急会议上，大家讨论了解决方案。
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