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urge in Chinese

urge in Chinese is 惹起, 坚持 — urge means a strong impulse or desire to do something.

urge in Chinese

惹起
verb
Pronounced: rě qǐ
(transitive) To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
坚持
verb
Pronounced: jiān chí
(transitive) To be pressing in argument; to insist; to persist.

What does "urge" mean?

  1. noun A strong impulse or desire to do something.
    "She had to resist the urge to laugh during the ceremony."
  2. verb To strongly encourage or push someone to do something.
    "Doctors are urging people to get vaccinated before winter."

urge in a sentence

  • She had to resist the urge to laugh during the ceremony.
  • He felt a sudden urge to quit his job and travel.
  • Doctors are urging people to get vaccinated before winter.
  • Her friends urged her to apply for the promotion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "urge" in Chinese?

"urge" in Chinese is 惹起, 坚持. urge means: A strong impulse or desire to do something.

How do you pronounce 惹起?

"urge" in Chinese is 惹起, pronounced "rě qǐ".

How do you use "urge" in a sentence?

Example: "She had to resist the urge to laugh during the ceremony." In Chinese, "urge" is 惹起, 坚持.

Are there other ways to say "urge" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "urge": 惹起, 坚持.

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