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The word "紧紧" is formed through the reduplication of the single character "紧", which means tight or tense. This process of repeating the character creates an adverbial form that intensifies the original meaning, resulting in a word that translates to "tightly" or "closely", emphasizing a heightened degree of the quality expressed by the base character.

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他紧紧抓住绳子。

Tā jǐnjǐn zhuā zhù shéngzi.

He tightly grabs the rope.

妈妈紧紧地抱着孩子。

Māma jǐnjǐn de bàozhe háizi.

Mother tightly holds the child.

我们必须紧紧依靠群众。

Wǒmen bìxū jǐnjǐn yīkào qúnzhòng.

We must closely rely on the masses.

尽管风雨很大，他仍然紧紧握住方向盘。

Jǐnguǎn fēngyǔ hěn dà, tā réngrán jǐnjǐn wò zhù fāngxiàngpán.

Although the wind and rain are heavy, he still tightly holds the steering wheel.

在危机中，各国应紧紧合作，共同应对挑战。

Zài wēijī zhōng, gè guó yīng jǐnjǐn hézuò, gòngtóng yìngduì tiǎozhàn.

In a crisis, countries should closely cooperate to jointly face challenges.

Word Definition - 紧紧

jǐn jǐn closely; tightly

Individual Character Details

紧 jǐn
紧 jǐn