紧锣密鼓

緊鑼密鼓
jǐnluómìgǔ
idiom #82,859

Meanings

  1. 1 urgent beating of gongs and drums
  2. 2 intensive preparations
  3. 3 in full swing (of preparations)

Examples

Xīn chǎnpǐn de fābù zhèngzài jǐnluómìgǔ de chóubèi zhōng.
Preparations for the new product launch are underway in full swing.
Chūnjié wǎnhuì de páiliàn jǐnluómìgǔ de jìnxíng zhe.
Rehearsals for the Spring Festival Gala are proceeding intensively.

Tips

memory
Picture the drum rolls and gong crashes right before a Chinese opera begins — (tight) (gong), (dense) (drum). The noise telegraphs that something big is about to happen.
usage
Usually positive or neutral — describes busy, purposeful preparation for an event. Commonly paired with 筹备 (to prepare) or 进行 (to proceed).

Stroke Order

jǐn
luó