急需 (jí xū) — to urgently need
Definition
急需 (jíxū) is a verb meaning 'to urgently need' something — the urgency is built into the word itself, stronger than 需 ('to need'). It emphasizes that the need is pressing, often used for supplies, help, or money.
verb
to urgently need
Examples
- 急需。Zhè ge bìng rén jí xū shū xuè.This patient urgently needs a blood transfusion.
- 急需？Nǐ men jí xū shén me bāng zhù?What help do you urgently need?
- 急需。jí xū De wù pǐn yǐ jīng zhǔn bèi hǎo le.The urgently needed items are already prepared.
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