吃紧 in English chi1 jin3 Meaning

Meanings

  • in short supply
  • dire
  • tense
  • critical
  • hard-pressed
  • important

Simplified Characters

吃 紧

Traditional Characters

吃 緊

Pinyin

chi1 jin3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

吃chi1to eat 紧jin3tight