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紧
jǐn
Description
"紧"的意思是东西拉得很用力，不松，也可以说时间很少或者钱不够用。
"紧" means something is pulled very tightly, not loose; it can also mean there is little time or not enough money.
我们常常说"很紧"来说衣服小或者时间不多。
We often say "很紧" to describe clothes that are small or when there is little time.
Meanings
紧jǐn
tight; taut; not loose
这条裤子太紧了。
These pants are too tight.
紧jǐn
tight in time or money; short
最近手头很紧。
Money is tight lately.
紧jǐn
tense; urgent; pressing
任务很紧，我们要快点。
The schedule is tight; we need to hurry.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
紧 is the base word; 紧张 adds a feeling of nervousness or tension.
- Etymology
originally meant string pulled tight, later extended to time and money being scarce.
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