Meanings of 紧急
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AI Study Notes for 紧急
紧急 (urgent) vs 迫切 (pressing) — use 紧急 for situations needing immediate action, while 迫切 suggests a strong desire or need but not necessarily immediate action.
Be mindful of using '紧急' in formal contexts, such as official communications or emergencies, and avoid using it in casual conversations about everyday matters. Common collocations include '紧急情况' (emergency situation) and '紧急通知' (urgent notice). Watch out for tone mistakes; ensure to pronounce the third tone for '紧' and the second tone for '急.'
As an HSK 5 word, '紧急' connects with other words related to urgency and necessity, such as '需要' (xū yào - need) and '重要' (zhòng yào - important). Students should focus on recognizing the contexts where urgency is expressed and practice using it in sentences.
Learners often confuse '紧急' with '急迫' (jípò - pressing) and use them interchangeably; however, '紧急' specifically refers to emergencies that require immediate action. For example, saying '这个事情是急迫的' (zhège shìqíng shì jípò de) should be corrected to '这个事情是紧急的' (zhège shìqíng shì jǐn jí de).
Pronunciation of 紧急
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How to say urgent in Chinese
“urgent” in Chinese is紧急
The word '紧急' (jǐn jí) means urgent or emergency, often used to describe situations that require immediate attention or action. It is commonly applied in contexts such as medical emergencies, urgent requests, or critical deadlines. The nuance implies a sense of urgency that cannot be ignored.
When to use 紧急
Be mindful of using '紧急' in formal contexts, such as official communications or emergencies, and avoid using it in casual conversations about everyday matters. Common collocations include '紧急情况' (emergency situation) and '紧急通知' (urgent notice). Watch out for tone mistakes; ensure to pronounce the third tone for '紧' and the second tone for '急.'
紧急 or something close to it
紧急 (urgent) vs 迫切 (pressing) — use 紧急 for situations needing immediate action, while 迫切 suggests a strong desire or need but not necessarily immediate action.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '紧急' with '急迫' (jípò - pressing) and use them interchangeably; however, '紧急' specifically refers to emergencies that require immediate action. For example, saying '这个事情是急迫的' (zhège shìqíng shì jípò de) should be corrected to '这个事情是紧急的' (zhège shìqíng shì jǐn jí de).
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Grammar Patterns of 紧急
紧急 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____冷却系统有可能失灵，核反应堆有可能发生堆芯熔毁。
Emergency cooling systems could fail and a reactor meltdown could occur.
Example Sentences for 紧急 (6)
Frequently Asked Questions about 紧急
You can say '这是一个紧急情况' (zhè shì yí gè jǐn jí qíng kuàng), meaning 'This is an urgent situation.'
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