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The character "紧" is the simplified form of the traditional character "緊", which is composed of "臤", denoting firmness, and "糸", meaning thread or silk, etymologically conveying the idea of being pulled taut. Originally referring to physical tightness or constriction, its meaning extended over time to include abstract concepts such as urgency, critical importance, and close immediacy in various contexts.
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时间很紧张。
请抓紧时间。
这是紧急情况。
我们紧密合作。
这件衣服太紧了。
这件事非常要紧。
经济紧缩政策有效吗？
紧绷的弦容易断。