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“emergency” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyìng jí

Example

这是应急措施。zhè shì yìng jí cuò shī

This is an emergency measure.

Illustration for 应急 (emergency)

How to say “emergency” in Chinese

“Emergency” in Chinese is 应急 (yìng jí).

A stopgap response used when an urgent situation leaves no time for the normal option.

Full entry for 应急: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 应急

公司每年都会组织应急演练。gōng sī měi nián dū huì zǔ zhī yìng jí yǎn liàn

The company organizes an emergency drill every year.

Tips for using 应急

  • As an adjective, it usually comes before a noun such as a plan, kit, or supply, describing that item's special role rather than its ordinary function.

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