紧 (jǐn) — HSK 4 Recognition Character: Meaning, Radical & Stroke Order
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- tense
- tight
- taut
- firm
- secure
Stroke Order & Practice
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Decomposition
紧 breaks down into 2 components arranged as Top + Bottom. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 紧 is 糸 — meaning silk. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
HSK 4 Words Containing 紧
Seen in the Real Exams / 真题例句
紧 appears in 23 questions across the 19 mock & official HSK 4 exams on this site. Real exam sentences using it:
Tasks Featuring 紧 / 相关任务
Words containing 紧 appear in these official HSK 4 task scenarios — study the character in context:
FAQ
What does 紧 mean in Chinese?
紧 (jǐn) means tense, tight, taut; firm, secure. It is one of the 441 characters HSK 4 requires you to recognize when reading (认读字).
How many strokes does 紧 have?
紧 is written in 10 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 紧?
The radical of 紧 is 糸 (silk).
What is the pinyin for 紧?
紧 is pronounced jǐn.
What HSK 4 words use 紧?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 紧 appears in 2 words, including 赶紧 (gǎnjǐn), 紧张 (jǐnzhāng). See the full list above.