紧紧 (jǐn jǐn) — tightly; closely
Definition
A reduplicated adverb (often before 抓住/抱住/握住) meaning 'very tightly' — adds emphasis beyond the plain adverb 紧, so the hold or grasp is especially firm.
bound form
tightlyclosely
Examples
- 紧紧。Tā jǐn jǐn wò zhù wǒ de shǒu.He grasped my hand tightly.
- 。Wǒ men yào jǐn jǐn zhuā zhù zhè ge jī huì.We must seize this opportunity firmly.
- 紧紧，。Tā jǐn jǐn bào zhe hái zi, shēng pà shuāi le.She held the child tightly, afraid he might fall.
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