应急

• Pinyin: yìng jí
• Hanzi breakdown: 应 = 广 (shelter) + 心 (heart) + 隹 (bird), meaning to respond; 急 = 彐 + 心 (heart) + 又 (hand), meaning urgent

Meaning

Emergency; for emergencies; to respond to emergencies. Relating to or used for dealing with urgent situations.

Commonly used as a modifier for emergency-related nouns. Common phrases: 应急预案 (emergency plan), 应急措施 (emergency measures), 应急通道 (emergency exit), 应急照明 (emergency lighting), 应急响应 (emergency response). Essential vocabulary in safety and disaster contexts.

Examples

1. 每栋楼都必须配备应急照明设备和灭火器。 Every building must be equipped with emergency lighting and fire extinguishers.
2. 公司制定了详细的应急预案，以防范各种突发事件。 The company has developed a detailed emergency plan to guard against various incidents.
3. 这笔钱是应急用的，平时不要动。 This money is for emergencies; don't touch it normally.

Usage Guide

Context: safety, disaster management, planning

Tone: serious

Do Say

• 请检查应急通道是否畅通。(Please check if emergency exits are clear.)
• 我们要做好应急准备。(We need to be prepared for emergencies.)

Don't Say

• 我应急去超市 — 应急是名词/形容词，不能这样当动词用，说'我急着去超市'

Origin & History

Compound of 应 (to respond) + 急 (urgent, emergency). Together meaning to respond to urgent situations or relating to emergency response.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal