Definition
紧凑 (jǐn còu) means compact, terse, or tightly packed—used for designs, schedules, or writing. In writing, it stresses a tight, efficient structure, while 简洁/简练 focus on brevity. For schedules, 紧凑 means packed efficiently, unlike 紧 (jǐn) which emphasizes urgency.
adjective
compact (of space or design)terse (of writing or speech)tight (of schedule or arrangement)
Examples
- ，紧凑。Zhège gōngyù suīrán xiǎo, dàn shèjì de hěn jǐn còu.Although this apartment is small, it's designed very compactly.
- 紧凑，。Xià zhōu de rìchéng fēicháng jǐn còu, kǒngpà méi shíjiān xiūxi.Next week's schedule is very tight; I'm afraid there's no time to rest.
- 紧凑，。Zhè piān bàogào xiě de hěn jǐn còu, méiyǒu yí jù fèihuà.This report is written very tersely, without a single unnecessary word.
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