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

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Example sentences

情況非常緊急,我們必須立刻行動。
情况非常紧急,我们必须立刻行动。
The situation is very urgent; we must act immediately.
請保持緊急通道暢通。
Please keep the emergency passageway clear.
這個安全裝置可以在緊急情況下切斷電源。
This safety device can cut off the power in an emergency.
政府向災民提供了緊急救助。
The government provided emergency aid to the disaster victims.
遇到緊急情況時,保持冷靜非常重要。
It is very important to stay calm when encountering an emergency.

Usage Notes

Describes a situation that requires immediate attention or action.

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