English–Chinese
“tight” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjǐn
Example
我感觉这件衣服太紧了。wǒ gǎn jué zhè jiàn yī fú tài jǐn le
I feel this piece of clothing is too tight.
How to say “tight” in Chinese
“Tight” in Chinese is 紧 (jǐn).
Keeps something close with almost no spare room, so movement, time, or choice becomes limited.
Example sentences with 紧
我今天时间很紧，要赶很多事情。wǒ jīn tiān shí jiān hěn jǐn yào gǎn hěn duō shì qíng
I have very little time today, so I must hurry to get many things done.
Tips for using 紧
- English often uses this adjective mainly for fit or space, while Chinese also applies it to schedules, deadlines, and supplies; the surrounding noun identifies what is limited.