收紧

收緊

shōujǐn

verb #19,632

Meanings

1 to tighten
2 to tighten up (restrictions, policy)

Characters

to collect; to take in

Examples

HSK 2

请收紧安全带。

Qǐng shōujǐn ānquándài.

Please tighten your seatbelt.

HSK 6

政府收紧了移民政策。

Zhèngfǔ shōujǐn le yímín zhèngcè.

The government tightened immigration policy.

Tips

usage

Often used figuratively for tightening policies, controls, or regulations. Opposite: 放宽 (to relax/loosen).

Stroke Order

收 shōu

紧 jǐn