Chinese word

紧迫

Pronunciation

Pinyinjǐn pò

Meaning

  • adjectiveurgent

Example

这件事很紧迫，需要尽快处理。zhè jiàn shì hěn jǐn pò xū yào jǐn kuài chú lǐ

This matter is very urgent and needs to be dealt with as soon as possible.

Illustration for 紧迫 (urgent)

More examples

受灾地区的救援工作非常紧迫，需要立即调拨物资。shòu zāi dì qū de jiù yuán gōng zuò fēi cháng jǐn pò xū yào lì jí diào bō wù zī

Relief work in the disaster area is extremely urgent, and supplies need to be allocated immediately.

Core concept

Time, a task, or a situation presses inward until no room remains for delay.

Common phrases

  • 时间紧迫shí jiān jǐn pò

    time is pressing

  • 形势紧迫xíng shì jǐn pò

    the situation is urgent

  • 紧迫的任务jǐn pò de rèn wù

    urgent task

Similar words

紧急jǐn jí: Describes a situation with almost no time left, requiring immediate action or judgment.
迫切pò qiè: Describes a need or demand felt so strongly that an immediate response is wanted.
刻不容缓kè bù róng huǎn: Describes a situation that allows no waiting or hesitation before action.

Definition in Chinese

形容事态、时间或任务处于必须马上处理、不能拖延的状态，要求尽快采取行动。xíng róng shì tài shí jiān huò rèn wù chǔ yú bì xū mǎ shàng chú lǐ bù néng tuō yán de zhuàng tài yāo qiú jǐn kuài cái qǔ xíng dòng

Word origin

紧 (jǐn, "tight") + 迫 (pò, "pressing") forms a compound for pressure that closes in until immediate action is needed.

Usage tips

  • For everyday use, this adjective describes an objectively pressing deadline, problem, or task, not simply a speaker who feels worried.

Opposites

Related words

  • 紧迫感jǐn pò gǎnsense of urgencynoun
  • 紧迫性jǐn pò xìngurgencynoun

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