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急 (jí) vs 迫 (pò) — use 亟 (jí) when emphasizing the urgency of an action that needs to be done quickly, while 急 (jí) can imply a sense of anxiety or impatience, and 迫 (pò) emphasizes a pressing or imminent situation.
Learners often confuse 亟 with similar-sounding words, leading to misunderstandings. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is especially common in written Chinese, such as in news articles or official communications. Be careful with the tone; 亟 is pronounced in the second tone (jí), which can be easily mistaken for the first tone.
While 亟 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary list, it can be associated with the HSK 4 level where learners focus on expressing urgency and necessity. Familiarity with this character can enhance understanding of other related words that convey urgency, such as 急 (jí) for 'urgent' or 迫切 (pòqiè) for 'pressing'.
Learners may mistakenly use 亟 in place of 急 (jí), which also means urgent but is more commonly used in conversation. For example, saying '我亟需要这个' (Wǒ jí xūyào zhège) instead of '我急需要这个' (Wǒ jí xūyào zhège) would sound unnatural.
Pronunciation of 亟
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Etymology of 亟
Originally a pictograph of a person with lines at the top and bottom, depicting the original meaning "extremity". Later the 口 (mouth) and 又 (hand) components were added for unknown reasons.
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Originally a pictograph of a person with lines at the top and bottom, depicting the original meaning "extremity". Later the 口 (mouth) and 又 (hand) components were added for unknown reasons.
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How to say urgently, immediately, extremely in Chinese
“urgently, immediately, extremely” in Chinese is亟
The character 亟 (jí) conveys a sense of urgency or immediacy, often implying that something needs to be done quickly or repeatedly. It can also denote a situation or action that is extreme or critical. Common contexts include expressing urgent requests or describing time-sensitive situations.
When to use 亟
Learners often confuse 亟 with similar-sounding words, leading to misunderstandings. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is especially common in written Chinese, such as in news articles or official communications. Be careful with the tone; 亟 is pronounced in the second tone (jí), which can be easily mistaken for the first tone.
亟 or something close to it
急 (jí) vs 迫 (pò) — use 亟 (jí) when emphasizing the urgency of an action that needs to be done quickly, while 急 (jí) can imply a sense of anxiety or impatience, and 迫 (pò) emphasizes a pressing or imminent situation.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 亟 in place of 急 (jí), which also means urgent but is more commonly used in conversation. For example, saying '我亟需要这个' (Wǒ jí xūyào zhège) instead of '我急需要这个' (Wǒ jí xūyào zhège) would sound unnatural.
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Grammar Patterns of 亟
亟 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他管理上的重大失误使公司陷入____须重组的境地。
His gross misman-agement left the company desperately in need of restructuring.
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Word Family of 亟
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Frequently Asked Questions about 亟
Common phrases include '亟待解决' (jí dài jiějué), meaning 'urgent need to resolve', which emphasizes immediate action.
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