Definition
危急 (wēijí) describes a situation that is critically dangerous, often involving life-threatening risk (e.g., a patient's condition, a disaster). It is stronger than 紧急 (jǐnjí 'urgent'), which focuses on time pressure, and more specific than 严重 (yánzhòng 'serious'), which can describe any grave problem. Unlike 走投无路 (zǒutóuwúlù), which emphasizes having no escape, 危急 stresses the immediate danger itself.
adjective
criticaldesperate (of a situation)
Easily confused
- 危机wēi jīsound-alikecrisis
- 危及wēi jísound-aliketo endanger, to jeopardize
Examples
- 危急，。Qíngkuàng fēicháng wēi jí, wǒmen bìxū mǎshàng xíngdòng.The situation is very critical; we must act immediately.
- 危急，。Zài wēi jí shíkè, tā bǎochí le lěngjìng.At the critical moment, he remained calm.
- 危急。Tā de bìngqíng shífēn wēi jí.His condition is very critical.
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