紧
急

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The word "紧急" is formed by combining the character "紧", which conveys tightness or tension, with the character "急", which denotes hurry or anxiety. These two characters are joined in a compound where their similar meanings reinforce each other, resulting in a term that explicitly expresses urgency or emergency.

Example Sentences Hide

这是一件紧急的事情。

Zhè shì yī jiàn jǐnjí de shìqíng.

This is an urgent matter.

医院有紧急情况需要处理。

Yīyuàn yǒu jǐnjí qíngkuàng xūyào chǔlǐ.

The hospital has an urgent situation that needs to be handled.

火灾是紧急事件的一种。

Huǒzāi shì jǐnjí shìjiàn de yī zhǒng.

A fire is a type of emergency incident.

在紧急时刻，我们必须保持冷静。

Zài jǐnjí shíkè, wǒmen bìxū bǎochí lěngjìng.

In an emergency, we must remain calm.

政府发布了紧急通知，要求市民撤离。

Zhèngfǔ fābùle jǐnjí tōngzhī, yāoqiú shìmín chèlí.

The government issued an emergency notice, requiring citizens to evacuate.

Word Definition - 紧急

jǐn jí urgent; emergency

Individual Character Details

紧 jǐn
急 jí