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How to Say “This is urgent” in Chinese

这个很急
zhège hěn jí
This is urgent · trad. 這個很急
A person hands over a document with an expression of urgency, illustrating “this is urgent” in Chinese: 这个很急 (zhège hěn jí)

这个很急 (zhège hěn jí) means "this is urgent" or "this is pressing." It's a straightforward way to communicate that something needs immediate attention, flagging priority without drama.

What does 这个很急 (zhège hěn jí) mean?

这个很急 (zhège hěn jí) means “this is urgent” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “this very urgent.”

When to use it

Neutral and direct. It's suitable for most work contexts. For a slightly stronger emphasis on urgency, you could say 事情很紧急 (shìqing hěn jǐnjí), meaning "the matter is very urgent."

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “JUR-guh HUN JEE.” The first syllable of “zhège” is a neutral tone, and “hěn jí” has a third tone followed by a second tone.

Other ways to say it

  • 事情很急shìqing hěn jíthe matter is urgent
  • 很紧急hěn jǐnjívery urgent
  • 急事jíshìurgent matter

Examples

这个很急,请尽快处理。
zhège hěn jí, qǐng jǐnkuài chǔlǐ.
This is urgent, please deal with it as soon as possible.
抱歉,这个很急,我需要你的帮助。
bàoqiàn, zhège hěn jí, wǒ xūyào nǐ de bāngzhù.
Sorry, this is urgent, I need your help.
我们必须马上完成,因为这个很急。
wǒmen bìxū mǎshàng wánchéng, yīnwèi zhège hěn jí.
We must finish immediately because this is very urgent.
Pro tip: While 急 (jí) means "urgent," it doesn't necessarily imply a crisis. It simply indicates a high priority or a tight deadline.

Related phrases

有点延误 · It's a bit delayed我尽快处理 · I'll handle it as soon as possible优先做这个 · Prioritize this
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