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

HSK 7-9

孩子紧跟着妈妈不肯放手。

Háizi jǐngēnzhe māma bùkěn fàngshǒu.

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

HSK 7-9

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