要紧

要緊

yàojǐn

adjective HSK 7-9 #6,247

Meanings

1 important
2 serious
3 to matter

Characters

Examples

HSK 3

不要紧，这只是小问题。

Búyàojǐn, zhè zhǐshì xiǎo wèntí.

It doesn't matter, this is just a small problem.

HSK 7-9

眼下最要紧的是找到一个解决办法。

Yǎnxià zuì yàojǐn de shì zhǎodào yígè jiějué bànfǎ.

The most important thing right now is to find a solution.

Tips

usage

不要紧 is an extremely common phrase meaning 'it doesn't matter; it's not serious.' It's often used to reassure someone.

Stroke Order

要 yào

紧 jǐn