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    Expressing "critical" or "in imminent danger" with 危急 (wēijí)

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    Structure

    Noun + 危急

    Explanation

    危急 (wēijí) is an adjective meaning "critical," "dire," or "in imminent danger." It describes a situation or condition that is extremely serious and urgently requires attention. It is commonly used in medical contexts, such as 病情危急 (the patient's condition is critical).

    Examples

    • 病人情况危急，必须马上手术。

      bìngrén qíngkuàng wēijí, bìxū mǎshàng shǒushù.

      The patient's condition is critical; surgery must be performed immediately.

    • 洪水来了，形势十分危急。

      hóngshuǐ lái le, xíngshì shífēn wēijí.

      The floodwaters have arrived, and the situation is extremely critical.

    • 在那个危急时刻，他毫不犹豫地跳进了河里。

      zài nàge wēijí shíkè, tā háo bù yóuyù de tiào jìn le hé lǐ.

      At that critical moment, he jumped into the river without hesitation.

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