紧急

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 这是一件紧急的事情。▶ —
   This is an urgent matter.
2. 遇到紧急情况要拨打急救电话。▶ —
   In an emergency, call the emergency number.

Collocations

Mnemonic

紧 jǐn "tight/tense" + 急 jí "urgent": tense and pressing, i.e. urgent, emergency. 急 has the heart radical 心.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 紧急情况 mean?

   • an emergency situation
   • an ordinary day
   • a fun event
   • a leisurely rest