紧张 (jǐnzhāng) — how to say "nervous" in Chinese

紧张

Nervous, tense

Radicals / Keys

Bow

#57 · gōng · 3 strokes

Silk

#120 · · 6 strokes

Examples

第一次在很多人面前说话的时候,他紧张得手都出汗了。

When he spoke in front of many people for the first time, he was so nervous that his hands were sweating.

考试前他很紧张

He was very nervous before the exam.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "nervous" in Chinese?

"nervous" in Chinese is 紧张 (jǐnzhāng).

What does 紧张 mean in English?

紧张 (jǐnzhāng) means "Nervous, tense".

How is 紧张 pronounced?

It is pronounced jǐnzhāng (written as jinzhang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "nervous" in Chinese characters?

It is written 紧张.

What HSK level is 紧张?

紧张 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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