Definition
当务之急 (dāng wù zhī jí) is a set phrase meaning 'urgent matter of the highest priority' — it emphasizes that something is the most pressing issue that needs to be dealt with immediately. 重中之重 (zhòng zhōng zhī zhòng) also means 'top priority' but focuses on importance rather than urgency; something can be 重中之重 without being urgent, while 当务之急 always implies time sensitivity.
phrase
top priorityurgent matter of the highest priority
Examples
- 当务之急。Jiějué qìhòu biànhuà wèntí shì rénlèi de dāng wù zhī jí.Solving the climate change problem is humanity's top priority.
- ，当务之急。Kǎoshì línjìn, fùxí gōngkè cáishì wǒ de dāng wù zhī jí.Exams are approaching, so reviewing lessons is my top priority.
- 当务之急。Gōngsī mùqián de dāng wù zhī jí shì zhǎodào xīn de tóuzī zhě.The company's current top priority is to find new investors.
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