Chinese
jǐnjí
Meaning: urgent; emergency
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

緊急
緊
急
紧急
紧
急

Example sentences

The situation is very urgent; we must act immediately.
請保持緊急通道暢通。
请保持紧急通道畅通。
Please keep the emergency passageway clear.
這個安全裝置可以在緊急情況下切斷電源。
这个安全装置可以在紧急情况下切断电源。
This safety device can cut off the power in an emergency.
政府向災民提供了緊急救助。
政府向灾民提供了紧急救助。
The government provided emergency aid to the disaster victims.
遇到緊急情況時,保持冷靜非常重要。
遇到紧急情况时,保持冷静非常重要。
It is very important to stay calm when encountering an emergency.
這場大雨引發了山洪暴發,村民們不得不緊急撤離。
这场大雨引发了山洪暴发,村民们不得不紧急撤离。
This heavy rain triggered a flash flood, and the villagers had to evacuate urgently.
傷者被緊急送往醫院救治。
伤者被紧急送往医院救治。
The injured person was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
為了應對緊急情況,我們準備了後備電源。
为了应对紧急情况,我们准备了后备电源。
We prepared a backup power source to deal with emergency situations.
如果遇到緊急情況,可以打電話向警方求助。
如果遇到紧急情况,可以打电话向警方求助。
If you encounter an emergency, you can call the police for help.
大樓突然發生火警,警方緊急疏散人群。
大楼突然发生火警,警方紧急疏散人群。
The building suddenly caught fire, and the police urgently evacuated the crowd.

Usage Notes

Describes a situation that requires immediate attention or action.

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