Common Meanings
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jǐn紧
tightly closed; firmly fastened (opposite of loose)
请把瓶盖拧紧，以免漏水。
Please tighten the bottle cap to prevent leakage.
Very close; adjacent.
我们家紧邻公园，每天都可以去散步。
Our house is right next to the park, so we can go for a walk every day.
To tighten; to make something tight or firm.
请把这个盖子拧紧。
Please tighten this lid.
Close, tight, or urgent; with little or no spare time or space, often implying compactness, intensity, or seizing an opportunity.
我们得抓紧时间，因为会议马上就要开始了。
We need to seize the time, because the meeting is about to start.
Refers to a situation that is urgent, critical, or crucial, often requiring immediate attention or action.
情况紧急，我们必须尽快处理这个问题。
The situation is urgent; we must deal with this problem as soon as possible.
scarce; in short supply; not ample
最近市场上这种蔬菜供应很紧缺。
Recently, the supply of this type of vegetable in the market has been very scarce.