紧跟 (jǐn gēn) — to follow closely, to keep in step with (literally or figuratively)

Definition

紧跟 (jǐn gēn) means to follow closely or keep in step with — physical (follow a person) or figurative (track trends, policies). 跟 alone is the neutral 'follow'; 紧 stresses the tight, immediate tracking.

verb
to follow closelyto keep in step with (literally or figuratively)

Examples

  • 紧跟
    Nǐ zuì hǎo jǐn gēn tā, bié zǒu diū le.
    You'd better follow him closely so you don't get lost.
  • 紧跟
    Wǒ men bì xū jǐn gēn shí dài de bù fá.
    We must keep in step with the pace of the times.
  • 紧跟
    Zhè jiā gōng sī yì zhí jǐn gēn shì chǎng de zuì xīn qū shì.
    This company has always closely followed the latest market trends.

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