shōu​jǐn

to tighten

shōu​jǐn to tighten

  1. shōu verbadjective
    to shrink
    to contract; to shrink; to close or fold (an umbrella, etc.)
  2. jǐn verbadjective
    to tighten
    to make something tight or tighter such as shoelaces or guitar strings

shōu​jǐn to tighten up

  1. to restrain
    to restrain; to control; to keep one's feelings or behavior in check
  2. jǐn adjectiveverb
    strict
    strict; stringent; close; tightly controlled