Chinese word

紧密

Pronunciation

Pinyinjǐn mì

Meaning

  • adjectiveclose

Example

我们需要保持紧密的沟通。wǒ men xū yào bǎo chí jǐn mì de gōu tōng

We need to maintain close communication.

Illustration for 紧密 (close)

More examples

我们应与供应商保持紧密联系。wǒ men yīng yǔ gōng yìng shāng bǎo chí jǐn mì lián xì

We should maintain close contact with suppliers.

Core concept

People, parts, or groups stay near each other and work as one connected unit.

Common phrases

  • 保持紧密联系bǎo chí jǐn mì lián xì

    maintain close contact

  • 紧密的关系jǐn mì de guān xì

    close relationship

  • 紧密相关jǐn mì xiāng guān

    closely related

Similar words

密切mì qiè: Close through frequent contact, communication, or exchange of information.
亲密qīn mì: Close in a personal way, with trust and ease between people.

Definition in Chinese

两者之间距离小且结合牢固，常指配合、联系或组织间的紧靠与协调。liáng zhě zhī jiān jù lí xiǎo qiě jié hé láo gù cháng zhǐ pèi hé lián xì huò zǔ zhī jiān de jǐn kào yǔ xié tiáo

Word origin

The compound 紧 (jǐn, "tight") + 密 (mì, "dense") combines physical closeness with the idea of a bond that is firmly connected.

Usage tips

  • For conversational learners, this adjective often signals a formal register when Chinese describes strong cooperation or communication.

Opposites

  • 松散sōng sǎnlooseadjective

Related words

  • 紧密性jǐn mì xìngclosenessnoun

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