Word: 紧 (jǐn) Traditional: 緊 紧 dictionary entry jǐn tight; strict; close at hand; near; urgent; tense; hard up; short of money; and 1 more Full dictionary entry for 紧 Example sentences using 紧 6 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他握紧了拳，没有说话。 Tā wò jǐnle quán, méiyǒu shuōhuà. He clenched his fist and said nothing. 时间很紧，快走吧！ Shíjiān hěn jǐn, kuài zǒu ba! We're pressed for time, so let's go quickly! 绳子绷得很紧，快要断了。 Shéngzi běng de hěn jǐn, kuàiyào duànle. The rope is stretched so tight that it's about to snap. 这双鞋太紧，我穿不了。 Zhè shuāng xié tài jǐn, wǒ chuān bù liǎo. These shoes are too tight; I can't wear them. 风太大了，快把帐篷拴紧！ Fēng tài dàle, kuài bǎ zhàngpeng shuān jǐn! The wind is too strong, quick, tie the tent down tight! 骑自行车时，两只手要握紧龙头。 Qí zìxíngchē shí, liǎng zhī shǒu yào wò jǐn lóngtóu. When riding a bicycle, keep both hands tight on the handlebars.