HSK · Level 65
90 words
Chinese word
急需
Pronunciation
Pinyinjí xū
Meaning
- verburgently need
Example
公司急需新员工。gōng sī jí xū xīn yuán gōng
The company urgently needs new employees.
More examples
灾区急需饮用水和食物。zāi qū jí xū yǐn yòng shuǐ hé shí wù
The disaster area urgently needs drinking water and food.
Core concept
A person or thing becomes a priority because waiting is not possible.
Common phrases
急需资金jí xū zī jīn
urgently need funds
急需人才jí xū rén cái
urgently need talent
急需技术支持jí xū jì shù zhī chí
urgently need technical support
Similar words
要yào: Seeking something or an action that is considered necessary.
需要xū yào: Requiring a thing or service to achieve a particular purpose.
Definition in Chinese
表示在时间上非常紧迫地需要某物或某人。biǎo shì zài shí jiān shàng fēi cháng jǐn pò dì xū yào mǒu wù huò mǒu rén
Word origin
急 (jí, "urgent") + 需 (xū, "need") combines urgency with necessity, making the compound a direct expression of a need that requires prompt attention.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, a full sentence such as "The company needs new staff urgently" often sounds more natural than this compact, formal-sounding verb, which is common in notices and work messages.