紧跟

緊跟

jǐngēn

verb #14,621

Meanings

1 to follow closely
2 to keep up with
3 to stay close behind

Characters

tight; close; urgently

to follow; heel

Examples

孩子紧跟着妈妈不肯放手。

Háizi jǐngēn zhe māma bù kěn fàngshǒu.

The child followed closely behind mom and wouldn't let go.

我们要紧跟时代的步伐。

Wǒmen yào jǐngēn shídài de bùfá.

We must keep up with the pace of the times.

Tips

usage

Often used figuratively: 紧跟潮流 (follow trends closely), 紧跟形势 (keep up with the situation). In political contexts, 紧跟党 means to closely follow the Party's lead.

Stroke Order

紧 jǐn

跟 gēn