紧凑

緊湊

jǐncòu

adjective HSK 7-9 #17,508

Meanings

1 compact; tightly packed
2 tight (schedule); well-structured

Characters

to gather together; to press close

Examples

这部电影节奏很紧凑。

Zhèbù diànyǐngjié zòu hěn jǐncòu.

This movie has a tight, well-paced rhythm.

他的行程安排得很紧凑。

Tā de xíngchéng ānpái de hěn jǐncòu.

His itinerary is packed tight.

Tips

usage

紧凑 is positive when describing structure, pacing, or design (compact, well-organized). For schedules, it can be neutral to slightly stressful — a 紧凑的日程 leaves no breathing room.

Stroke Order

紧 jǐn

凑 còu