English–Chinese
“cannot wait” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkè bù róng huǎn
Example
火势刻不容缓，需要立即灭火。huǒ shì kè bù róng huǎn xū yào lì jí miè huǒ
The fire cannot wait; it needs to be put out immediately.
How to say “cannot wait” in Chinese
“Cannot wait” in Chinese is 刻不容缓 (kè bù róng huǎn).
A short remaining stretch of time that cannot be allowed to stretch any further.
Example sentences with 刻不容缓
疫情防控是刻不容缓的问题，大家要配合防疫措施。yì qíng fáng kòng shì kè bù róng huǎn de wèn tí dà jiā yào pèi hé fáng yì cuò shī
Preventing and controlling the epidemic is a pressing problem, and everyone must cooperate with epidemic-control measures.
Tips for using 刻不容缓
- In personal conversation, this expression can make a request sound weightier than intended, while it fits situations presented as matters of public or formal urgency.