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緊張

gan2 zoeng1
nervous / tense
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Usage

  • 緊張 (gan2 zoeng1) is used to describe a feeling of nervousness or tension.
  • It commonly describes a temporary emotional state before or during stressful situations.
  • You can use it to describe yourself or others who feel uneasy or anxious.
  • Its basic structure is subject + 緊張, e.g., 我緊張 (I'm nervous).
  • It can be combined with other expressions to show specific causes of nervousness.
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Examples

  • 我考試之前好緊張。
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    ngo5 haau2 si3 zi1 cin4 hou2 gan2 zoeng1.
    I feel very nervous before the exam.
  • 佢上台講嘢時有啲緊張。
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    keoi5 soeng5 toi4 gong2 je5 si4 jau5 di1 gan2 zoeng1.
    He is a bit nervous when speaking on stage.
  • 面試嗰日我真係好緊張。
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    min6 si5 go2 jat6 ngo5 zan1 hai6 hou2 gan2 zoeng1.
    I was really nervous on the interview day.
  • 考牌會令好多司機緊張。
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    haau2 paai4 wui5 ling6 hou2 do1 si1 gei1 gan2 zoeng1.
    Taking the driving test makes many drivers nervous.

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