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    Describing something as urgent with 紧急 (jǐnjí)

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    Structure

    紧急 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 紧急 (jǐnjí) means 'urgent' or 'emergency.' It is used to describe situations, messages, or actions that require immediate attention. Common collocations include 紧急情况 (emergency situation) and 紧急通知 (urgent notice).

    Examples

    • 医院接到了一个紧急电话，马上派出了救护车。

      Yīyuàn jiēdào le yí gè jǐnjí diànhuà, mǎshàng pàichū le jiùhù chē.

      The hospital received an emergency call and immediately dispatched an ambulance.

    • 遇到紧急情况，请立刻拨打报警电话。

      Yùdào jǐnjí qíngkuàng, qǐng lìkè bōdǎ bàojǐng diànhuà.

      In case of an emergency, please call the police immediately.

    • 公司发布了一则紧急通知，要求全员参加会议。

      Gōngsī fābù le yì zé jǐnjí tōngzhī, yāoqiú quán yuán cānjiā huìyì.

      The company issued an urgent notice requiring all staff to attend a meeting.

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