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紧要
jǐnyào
Description
“紧要”的意思是很重要、不能不管的事情。
"紧要" means something very important that cannot be ignored.
我们常说“紧要关头”，意思是最重要、最关键的时候。
We often say "紧要关头", meaning the most important and critical moment.
Meanings
紧要jǐnyào
important; critical; vital
这是一件很紧要的事。
This is a very important matter.
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Notes
- Etymology
紧 (tight/urgent) + 要 (important), together meaning 'crucial'.
- Nuance
often appears in 紧要关头 ('critical moment'); more formal than 要紧.
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