Definition
抓紧 means 'to grasp firmly' — either physically (hold tight) or figuratively (make the most of time/opportunity). Unlike 关注 (pay attention to), 抓紧 emphasizes active, urgent action to not let something slip away. It's a separable verb: you can insert an object between 抓 and 紧 (e.g., 抓住机会).
verb
to grip firmlyto hold on tightlyto make the most of (time/opportunity)to not let slip
Examples
- 抓紧。Guò mǎlù shí qǐng zhuā jǐn háizi de shǒu.Please hold the child's hand firmly when crossing the street.
- ，抓紧。Kuài dào kǎoshì le, yào zhuā jǐn shíjiān fùxí.The exam is coming soon, so you must make good use of time to review.
- ，抓紧。Jīhuì nándé, nǐ yào zhuā jǐn zhège jīhuì.This opportunity is rare; you should seize it.
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