危急

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Meaning and Usage

"危急" describes a situation that is both dangerous and urgent, often referring to life-threatening or emergency conditions. It is commonly used in medical, safety, or crisis contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 危急时刻 (critical moment): highlights a crucial, urgent point in time.
  • 危急情况 (critical condition): often used for health or safety emergencies.
  • 危急任务 (urgent mission): used in work or military contexts.

Usage Notes

"危急" emphasizes both the danger and the urgency of a situation, unlike "危险" which focuses more on danger alone. It is typically used in formal or serious contexts. When describing a person's health, "危急" implies immediate risk to life.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse "危急" with "紧急" (urgent) alone; "紧急" stresses urgency but not necessarily danger. "危急" always implies a threat or risk.

Summary

Use "危急" when you want to stress that a situation is both dangerous and requires immediate attention, especially in medical or crisis scenarios.

Example Sentences

The patient's condition is very critical and requires immediate surgery.

At the critical moment, he calmly made the right decision.

This critical situation requires the government to take swift action.