松紧 (sōng jǐn) — degree of tightness; elasticity

Definition

A two-character noun literally combining 松 ('loose') and 紧 ('tight'), used for how tight something is or how much it can stretch. Common in clothing, fabric, and mechanical fittings.

noun

degree of tightnesselasticity

Examples

松紧。
Zhè tiáo kù zi de sōng jǐn hěn hé shì.
The tightness of these pants is just right.
松紧，。
Zhè zhǒng miàn liào de sōng jǐn hěn hǎo, chuān zhuó fēi cháng shū fu.
This fabric has great elasticity and is very comfortable to wear.
松紧，。
Qǐng jiǎn chá yí xià luó sī de sōng jǐn, bú yào tài jǐn.
Please check the tightness of the screw — don't make it too tight.

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