紧张感

緊張感

jǐnzhānggǎn

noun

Measure Word

一种紧张感 zhǒng

Meanings

1 sense of tension
2 feeling of nervousness
3 suspense

Characters

to stretch; pull taut

Examples

HSK 3

比赛快开始，场上的紧张感越来越强。

Bǐsài kuài kāishǐ, chǎngshàng de jǐnzhānggǎn yuèláiyuè qiáng.

As the match approaches, the tension on the field keeps building.

HSK 7-9

这部惊悚片营造出强烈的紧张感。

Zhè bù jīngsǒngpiàn yíngzào chū qiángliè de jǐnzhānggǎn.

This thriller creates an intense feeling of suspense.

Tips

usage

紧张感 covers both physical/mental nervousness and the 'tension/suspense' of a film, sports moment, or work environment. Compare 焦虑感 (more inward worry) vs. 紧张感 (charged, alert state - can be positive/exciting).

Stroke Order

紧 jǐn

张 zhāng

感 gǎn