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要紧
yàojǐn
Description
“要紧”的意思是很重要或者很严重。
"要紧" means very important or serious.
我们常常说“不要紧”，意思是没关系、没问题。
We often say "不要紧", which means it's okay or no problem.
Meanings
要紧yàojǐn
important; essential
这件事很要紧，你别忘了。
This matter is important; don't forget it.
不要紧bú yàojǐn
it doesn't matter; not serious
没关系，这点小伤不要紧。
It's okay, this small injury is not serious.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
要 (important) + 紧 (tight/urgent), together meaning important or serious.
- Nuance
often used in the negative 不要紧 to reassure someone that something is fine.
In videos
“在日本读书的期间，真的语言能力是大要紧。”
“我找他有有要紧的事”
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