紧 (jǐn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 紧 (jǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 紧 (jǐn) means "tight, urgent". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 糸.

Q: How do you write 紧 stroke by stroke?

紧 has 10 strokes. The radical is 糸. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 紧 and 紊?

紧 (jǐn) and 紊 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 紧?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 糸. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 紧?

Common words containing 紧 include: 紧张 (jǐn zhāng) — nervous, tense; 赶紧 (gǎn jǐn) — hurriedly; without delay; 抓紧 (zhuā jǐn) — Grasp firmly / Make the most of.

How to Write 紧

The character 紧 (jǐn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 糸 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

紧 is pronounced jǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means tight, urgent.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 紧 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 紧

紧张 jǐn zhāng

nervous, tense

赶紧 gǎn jǐn

hurriedly; without delay

抓紧 zhuā jǐn

Grasp firmly / Make the most of

Example Sentences

他考试很紧张。

tā kǎo shì hěn jǐn zhāng

He is very nervous about the exam.

我们赶紧走吧。

wǒ men gǎn jǐn zǒu ba

Let's hurry and leave.

请抓紧时间。

qǐng zhuā jǐn shí jiān

Please hurry up.

Similar Characters

紊 wěn

素 sù

索 suǒ

Practice Writing 紧 (jǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 紧

What does 紧 (jǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 紧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 紧 and 紊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 紧?

What common words use 紧?

How to Write 紧 (jǐn)