吃紧
chī​jǐn

in short supply

  • created sense approved 吃紧/吃緊 · chī​jǐn · in short supply

    吃紧 / 吃緊

    chī​jǐn

    in short supply

    scarce or hard-pressed, particularly in relation to resources, manpower, or finances

    由于生产停滞，市场上的零件供应非常吃紧。

    adjective

    created sense

  • created sense approved 吃紧/吃緊 · chī​jǐn · tense

    吃紧 / 吃緊

    chī​jǐn

    tense

    in a critical, dire, or strained state, especially regarding a situation or state of affairs

    前方战事吃紧，需要立即派兵增援。

    adjective

    created sense