critical; urgent; grave
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
dangerous and urgent; critical; grave; imminent
Describes situations, moments, or conditions that are both perilous and require immediate attention. Commonly used in news, medical, and formal contexts.
Qíng情
shì势
wēi危
jí急
，
bì必
xū须
lì立
jí即
cǎi采
qǔ取
xíng行
dòng动
。
The situation is critical; immediate action must be taken.
Bìng病
rén人
yǐ已
tuō脱
lí离
wēi危
jí急
zhuàng状
tài态
。
The patient is now out of critical condition.
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Zài在
zhè这
wēi危
jí急
guān关
tóu头
，
tā他
tǐng挺
shēn身
ér而
chū出
。
At this critical juncture, he stepped forward bravely.
Hóng洪
shuǐ水
shàng上
zhǎng涨
，
qíng情
shì势
wàn万
fēn分
wēi危
jí急
。
The floodwaters are rising; the situation is extremely critical.