亟需 (jí xū) — urgently need

Definition

A formal, written-style verb meaning 'urgently need' — used in reports and official contexts, not everyday speech. It is a fixed two-character verb and does not split.

verb
urgently need

Examples

  • 亟需
    Dāng jīn shè huì jí xū jiě jué huán jìng wèn tí.
    Today's society urgently needs to solve environmental problems.
  • 亟需
    Zāi qū jí xū shí pǐn hé yào pǐn.
    The disaster area urgently needs food and medicine.
  • 亟需
    Zhè ge xiàng mù jí xū zī jīn zhī chí.
    This project urgently needs financial support.

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