Definition
紧缩 (jǐn suō) specifically means 'to tighten' or 'cut back' in economic or budget contexts—like reducing spending or tightening fiscal policy. It is more specialized than 缩减 (suō jiǎn), which is a general word for reducing size, quantity, or expenses. 收缩 (shōu suō) focuses on physical shrinking or contracting, not the deliberate policy action that 紧缩 conveys.
verb
to tightento cut back (on spending, budgets, or economic activity)
Examples
- 紧缩。Zhèngfǔ juédìng jǐn suō cáizhèng zhīchū yǐ kòngzhì tōngzhàng.The government decided to tighten fiscal spending to control inflation.
- 紧缩。Gōngsī bùdébù jǐn suō rényuán zhāopìn lái jiàngdī chéngběn.The company had to cut back on hiring to reduce costs.
- 紧缩，。Zài jǐn suō shíqī, qǐyè huì gèngjiā zhùzhòng xiàolǜ.During a period of tightening, businesses will pay more attention to efficiency.
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