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taut in Chinese

taut in Chinese is 紧张 — taut means pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.

taut in Chinese

紧张
adj
Pronounced: jǐn zhāng
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.

What does "taut" mean?

  1. adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
    "He pulled the rope taut before tying it off."
  2. adj Firm and toned, without excess softness — describing muscles or a body.
    "Years of training had left her stomach taut and strong."
  3. adj Tense with anxiety or nervous strain.
    "The room fell into a taut silence as the results were read out."
  4. adj Tightly controlled and free of excess, especially describing writing or plotting.
    "The thriller was praised for its taut, economical prose."

taut in a sentence

  • He pulled the rope taut before tying it off.
  • The sail was taut against the wind.
  • Years of training had left her stomach taut and strong.
  • The room fell into a taut silence as the results were read out.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "taut" in Chinese?

"taut" in Chinese is 紧张. taut means: Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.

How do you pronounce 紧张?

"taut" in Chinese is 紧张, pronounced "jǐn zhāng".

How do you use "taut" in a sentence?

Example: "He pulled the rope taut before tying it off." In Chinese, "taut" is 紧张.

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