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抓紧
zhuājǐn
Description
"抓紧"的意思是要快点做一件事，不要浪费时间。
"抓紧" means to do something quickly without wasting time.
它也可以表示用手握住一样东西，握得很紧。
It can also mean to hold something tightly with your hand.
Meanings
抓紧zhuājǐn
to hurry up; to make the most of time
时间不多了，我们抓紧吧。
Time is running out, let's hurry up.
抓紧zhuājǐn
to grip tightly; hold firmly
车要开了，抓紧扶手。
The vehicle is about to start, hold on tight to the handrail.
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Notes
- Etymology
抓 "grab" + 紧 "tight/urgent", literally "grab tightly", extended to "seize time".
- Nuance
抓紧 stresses using time well; 赶紧 stresses doing something right away.
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