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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
紧迫jǐnpòpressingHSK 7, d, rank #9828, Hard
紧迫jǐnpòurgentHSK 7, d, rank #9828, Hard
jǐnpò(jin3po4) T3
  1. 1pressing
  2. 2urgent
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March 24, 2026
紧迫(緊迫)jǐnpò(jin3po4)

紧迫 (jǐn pò) refers to a situation that is pressing or urgent, often requiring immediate attention or action. It is commonly used in contexts where time is limited or a response is critically needed, such as in emergencies or deadlines.

Frequency#9828DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on timeliness and meeting deadlines, which often renders the concept of 紧迫 significant in both professional and personal contexts. This urgency can be observed in the fast-paced nature of urban life in cities like Beijing and Shanghai.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'tight' rope (紧) that is pulling you towards a 'pot' (迫) of urgent tasks. This visual helps connect the idea of being under pressure (紧) and the urgency (迫) to act swiftly.

Meanings of 紧迫

jǐnpò(jin3po4)
1pressing
2urgent
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About 紧迫

紧迫Simplified
緊迫Traditional
Strokes
Radical
副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
#9828Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 紧迫

Quick Contrast

紧急 (jǐnjí) — use 紧迫 when emphasizing the critical need for immediate action, while 紧急 focuses more on the urgency itself.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'tight' rope (紧) that is pulling you towards a 'pot' (迫) of urgent tasks. This visual helps connect the idea of being under pressure (紧) and the urgency (迫) to act swiftly.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 紧迫 with similar words like 紧张 (jǐn zhāng), which means tense. 紧迫 is more about urgency, while 紧张 implies a state of anxiety or nervousness. It's typically used in more formal contexts, often in business or official communications.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 紧迫 connects with other advanced vocabulary that conveys urgency or necessity. Students should focus on learning phrases that can accompany this word, such as 紧迫的时间 (urgent time) or 紧迫的任务 (urgent task) to enhance their fluency.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on timeliness and meeting deadlines, which often renders the concept of 紧迫 significant in both professional and personal contexts. This urgency can be observed in the fast-paced nature of urban life in cities like Beijing and Shanghai.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 紧迫 interchangeably with 急 (jí), which means urgent or anxious. A wrong example would be saying '我有一个紧迫的心情' (I have a pressing mood) instead of '我有一个紧迫的任务' (I have an urgent task).

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Grammar Patterns of 紧迫

紧迫 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 2 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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这是该国面临的最____的问题之一。

It is one of the most pressing problems facing this country.

Example Sentences for 紧迫 (1)

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这是该国面临的最紧迫的问题之一。

zhè shì gāi guó miàn lín de zuì jǐn pò de wèn tí zhī yī。

It is one of the most pressing problems facing this country.

Cultural Notes for 紧迫

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on timeliness and meeting deadlines, which often renders the concept of 紧迫 significant in both professional and personal contexts. This urgency can be observed in the fast-paced nature of urban life in cities like Beijing and Shanghai.

Frequently Asked Questions about 紧迫

You can say: '这个项目的截止日期快到了,我们必须采取紧迫的行动。' (The deadline for this project is approaching, and we must take urgent action.)