紧张

nervous, anxious, or tense, especially before or during something important

Etymology

A compound of 紧, meaning “tight,” and 张, meaning “to stretch; to tense,” together suggesting a tightened or strained state.

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Collocations

strained, tense, or unstable, especially of a situation, relationship, or atmosphere

Etymology

A compound of 紧, meaning “tight,” and 张, meaning “to stretch; to tense,” together suggesting a tightened or strained state.

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Collocations

tight, scarce, or under pressure, especially of time, money, space, or supplies

Etymology

A compound of 紧, meaning “tight,” and 张, meaning “to stretch; to tense,” together suggesting a tightened or strained state.

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