Chinese Conversation · Level 43
90 words
Chinese word
加急
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiā jí
Meaning
- verbrush
Example
请把这个订单加急处理。qǐng bǎ zhè ge dìng dān jiā jí chú lǐ
Please rush this order.
More examples
请把这份申请加急审批。qǐng bǎ zhè fèn shēn qǐng jiā jí shěn pī
Please expedite approval of this application.
Core concept
A normal process is moved into the fast lane because it needs earlier handling than other work.
Common phrases
加急处理jiā jí chú lǐ
expedite processing
加急寄送jiā jí jì sòng
expedite shipping
加急审批jiā jí shěn pī
expedite approval
Similar words
优先yōu xiān: Arrange for a task or person to receive earlier handling because of higher priority.
加快jiā kuài: Speed up a task or process to shorten the time needed.
催促cuī cù: Repeatedly press someone to respond to a matter more quickly.
Definition in Chinese
对某项事务提出尽快完成的要求，使其在办理顺序和时间上优先处理，通常作及物动词用于工作、快递和公文语境。duì mǒu xiàng shì wù tí chū jǐn kuài wán chéng de yāo qiú shǐ qí zài bàn lǐ shùn xù hé shí jiān shàng yōu xiān chú lǐ tōng cháng zuò jí wù dòng cí yòng yú gōng zuò kuài dì hé gōng wén yǔ jìng
Word origin
The compound 加 (jiā, "add") + 急 (jí, "urgent") describes adding urgency to the handling of a task, order, or document.
Usage tips
- English speakers may hear a personal command to hurry, but Chinese 加急 (jiājí, "rush") commonly labels the requested handling of an item such as an order or document.