[wēi jí]
critical; in imminent danger; in a desperate situation
at the moment of life and death; at the moment of crisis
危急存亡之秋
critical time
危急之秋
The wound may be fatal.
伤势危急。
The life of the sick man is at stake.
病人的生命在危急中。
The patient's condition is critical.
病人情况危急。