The word 迫切 is a compound formed by combining two characters, each contributing to the overall meaning of "urgent" or "pressing". The first character, 迫 (pò), carries the core meaning of "to compel", "to press", or "to be urgent", conveying a sense of external pressure or imminent constraint. The second character, 切 (qiè), means "to cut", "keen", or "close to", and in this context, it intensifies the notion to imply something that is keenly felt, cuttingly close, or deeply necessary. Together, they create a powerful metaphorical image where urgency (迫) is so acute and immediate that it feels sharp, penetrating, and personally consequential (切), resulting in the comprehensive meaning of an intense, compelling need that cannot be delayed.