Korean

긴급
Meaning: emergency; urgent
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

緊
急

Example sentences

In case of an emergency, please press the emergency bell.
오늘 본부에서 긴급 회의가 열렸습니다.
An urgent meeting was held at headquarters today.
정부는 현재의 경제 사태를 해결하기 위해 긴급 대책을 마련했다
The government prepared emergency measures to resolve the current economic situation.
지진 피해 지역을 돕기 위해 긴급 구호 물자가 도착했다.
Emergency relief supplies arrived to help the earthquake-affected area.
정부는 수해 지역의 주민들을 돕기 위해 긴급 구호 물자를 보냈다.
The government sent emergency relief supplies to help the residents of the flood-damaged area.
정부 부처는 긴급 상황에 대비해 전세기를 띄우기로 결정했다.
The government department decided to launch a chartered plane in preparation for an emergency.
정부는 긴급 조치를 취했다
The government took emergency measures.
그는 사고로 피를 많이 흘려 긴급하게 수혈을 받았다.
He lost a lot of blood in an accident and received an urgent blood transfusion.

Usage Notes

Refers to a situation that requires immediate attention or action.

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