adjective, verb, pronoun · firmly fixed, fastened, or stretched; to make something tight

这双鞋太紧了，磨脚。

adjective · pressing or close at hand in time; in a state of tension

时间很紧，我们得快点走。

adjective · experiencing financial difficulty; hard up

他最近手头有点紧，没钱买新车。

adjective · rigorous or demanding in rules, standards, or discipline

我父母管我管得很紧。