HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
紧 — tight
- Reading
- jǐn
- Meaning
- tight; urgent; tense
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
紧 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jǐn and it means tight; urgent; tense. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
紧 appears in everyday chinese words such as 紧 (tight, urgent, nervous), 紧张 (nervous, tense) and 赶紧 (hurry, lose no time).
Chinese words containing 紧
Frequently asked questions
What does 紧 mean in Chinese?
紧 means tight; urgent; tense in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 紧 read?
紧 is read jǐn. Reading it inside real words — 紧 and 紧张 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 紧 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 紧 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 紧 in a word?
A common word containing 紧 is 紧 (jǐn) — "tight, urgent, nervous". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 紧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 紧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 4 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free