Today’s word of the day is 紧 (jǐn) which means tight. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 紧 (jǐn).
紧张 (jǐnzhāng) Nervous
The first word is 紧张 (jǐnzhāng) which means nervous. A way of using it in a sentence is 考试前我总是感到很紧张。(Kǎoshì qián wǒ zǒng shì gǎndào hěn jǐnzhāng.) I always feel nervous before exams.
紧急 (jǐnjí) Urgent
Another word we can create with 紧 (jǐn) is 紧急 (jǐnjí). This means urgent. A way of using it in a sentence is 我们需要立即采取紧急措施。(Wǒmen xūyào lìjí cǎiqǔ jǐnjí cuòshī.) - We need to take urgent measures immediately.
紧握 (jǐnwò) Clench
Finally, we can create the word 紧握 (jǐnwò) which means ‘to clench’. A way of using it in a sentence is 他紧握着拳头。(Tā jǐnwò zhe quántou.) He clenched his fist.