gan2 san1緊身紧身
Jyutpinggan2 san1
Yalegán sān
Definition
Close-fitting or tight-fitting.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical fit of garments against the body, rather than the feeling of being restricted or busy. It is frequently used to describe modern fashion trends like skinny jeans or athletic wear. When talking about a person feeling physically constrained by their clothes, speakers often use 窄 instead.
Examples
This shirt is too tight, I cannot fit into it.
Do you prefer wearing tight pants or loose pants?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 緊張, which means nervous or tense. Using 緊身 to describe a person's emotional state will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
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