jǐn

tight; strict; close at hand

adjectiveverb HSK 3.0 · Band 5 trad. 緊

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See it in sentences

鞋带系得太紧,脚不舒服。

The laces are tied too tight; my feet hurt.

时间很紧。

Time is tight.