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

比赛快开始,场上的紧张感越来越强。

Bǐsài kuài kāishǐ, chǎng shàng de jǐnzhānggǎn yuè lái yuè qiáng.

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

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