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緊急狀態

简紧急状态 · 繁緊急狀態

Mandarin · pinyin jǐn jí zhuàng tài

state of emergency

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急: jí · quick, quickly; urgent, pressing
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紧: jǐn · tense, tight, taut; firm, secure
状: zhuàng · form; appearance; shape; official
态: tài · manner, bearing, attitude

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3–2–4–4 · jin3 ji2 zhuang4 tai4

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noun

state of emergency

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