紧迫 jǐnpò pressing
pressing; urgent
How to remember 紧迫: 紧 tight + 迫 to compel = pressing.
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- Pressing and urgent, of time or a situation - 形势紧迫 (xíngshì jǐnpò) the situation is pressing; 时间紧迫 time is tight.
- Conveys pressure and little room to spare; more formal than 急.
- Common: 紧迫感 a sense of urgency; 任务紧迫 an urgent task.