The Chinese word 紧张 means “nervous” or “tense”. It is often used to describe a feeling of anxiety or unease in a situation. For example, if someone is preparing for an important exam, they might feel 紧张 because they are worried about doing well. Similarly, if someone is about to give a speech in front of a large audience, they might feel 紧张 because they are nervous about speaking in public.
Translation
Adjective: nervous, tense, in short supply
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我感到很紧张，因为我要做一个重要的演讲 | wǒ gǎndào hěn jǐnzhāng, yīnwèi wǒ yào zuò yīgè zhòngyào de yǎnjiǎng | I feel very nervous because I have to give an important speech |
| 他的脸色很紧张，好像有什么事情发生了 | tā de liǎnsè hěn jǐnzhāng, hǎoxiàng yǒu shénme shìqíng fāshēngle | His face looks tense, as if something has happened |
| 学生们都很紧张，因为他们要参加一场重要的考试 | xuéshēngmen dōu hěn jǐnzhāng, yīnwèi tāmen yào cānjiā yīchǎng zhòngyào de kǎoshì | The students are all nervous because they have to take an important exam |
| 我们的公司要面临很大的压力，所以大家都很紧张 | wǒmen de gōngsī yào miànlín hěn dà de yālì, suǒyǐ dàjiā dōu hěn jǐnzhāng | Our company is under a lot of pressure, so everyone is tense |
HSK
紧张 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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