Definition
刻不容缓 is a four-character phrase meaning 'cannot afford to delay even a moment' — it emphasizes the objective urgency of a situation. It is more formal and emphatic than the adjective 紧急, and is used for critical matters like disasters or decisions. Unlike 迫不及待 (personal impatience) or 心急如焚 (emotional anxiety), 刻不容缓 focuses on the time pressure itself.
phrase
urgentdemanding immediate actioncannot be delayed
Examples
- 刻不容缓，。Huánjìng wèntí kè bù róng huǎn, wǒmen bìxū mǎshàng cǎiqǔ xíngdòng.Environmental issues brook no delay; we must take action immediately.
- 刻不容缓，。Jiùzāi gōngzuò kè bù róng huǎn, měi yì fēnzhōng dōu guānxì dào shēngmìng.Disaster relief work cannot be delayed; every minute is a matter of life.
- 刻不容缓，。Zhège juédìng kè bù róng huǎn, zài tuō xiàqù sǔnshī huì gèng dà.This decision demands immediate action; any further delay will cause greater losses.
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