紧紧
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Meaning: tightly
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紧紧
紧紧 is an adverb that means 'tightly' or 'closely.' It describes the state of being pressed together or held firmly, often used to convey a sense of closeness or security.
The character 紧 (jǐn) originally meant 'tight' or 'close,' and its repetition in 紧紧 emphasizes the intensity or continuity of this tightness. This double-character structure is common in Chinese to intensify meaning.
紧紧 is commonly used in everyday speech to describe physical or emotional closeness. For example, it can be used when holding someone tightly or describing a situation where things are closely connected. It also appears in idiomatic expressions related to unity or connection.
Example Sentences
他紧紧地抱着她，仿佛害怕她会离开。
He held her tightly, as if afraid she would leave.
这两个国家之间有着紧密的经济联系。
There are close economic ties between these two countries.