Chinese
jǐnzhāng
Meaning: nervous; tense
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

考試前我感到很緊張。
考试前我感到很紧张。
I felt very nervous before the exam.
從他的表情可見他很緊張。
It is obvious from his expression that he is nervous.
賽場裡的氣氛非常緊張。
The atmosphere in the arena was very tense.
她第一次上臺演講,心裡感到非常緊張。
It was her first time going on stage to give a speech, and she felt very nervous.
聽了音樂後,他的緊張情緒緩和了不少。
After listening to music, his tension eased a lot.

Usage Notes

Describes a mental state of anxiety or a situation that is intense.

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