紧

緊
jǐn
HSK 5
#560 most
frequent character
tight, strict, close at hand, near
adjective
verb

Example Sentences

这个衣服穿起来很紧。
zhègè yīfú chuānqǐlái hěnjǐn 。
This clothing is very tight to wear.
我有一点儿紧张。
wǒyǒu yīdiǎn ér jǐnzhāng 。
I am a little tense.
为了节省开支，他的预算变得很紧。
wèile jiéshěng kāizhī ， tāde yùsuàn biàndé hěnjǐn 。
In order to save costs, his budget has become very tight.

Words with similar meanings

紧绷jǐnbēng
taut
This term conveys a sense of being stretched or tense, often physically.
严格yángé
strict
This word emphasizes a firm adherence to rules or constraints, often in a more formal context.

Words Starting With 紧

紧张jǐn zhāng
nervous; keyed up; intense; tense; strained; in short supply; scarce
紧急jǐn jí
urgent; emergency
紧密jǐn mì
inseparably close
紧迫jǐn pò
pressing; urgent

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