紧急 Traditional form: 緊急 Pinyin (reading): jǐnjí Definitions: urgent emergency Characters: 紧 - tense, tight, taut; firm, secure 急 - anxious, worried; hasty, quick; pressing, urgent Traditional characters: 緊 - tense, tight, taut; firm, secure 急 - anxious, worried; hasty, quick; pressing, urgent