抓紧

zhuājǐn

to grasp firmly; to lose no time; to hurry up with

Dictionary entry

to keep a firm grip on; to pay close attention to; to lose no time in (doing sth)

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See it in sentences

时间不多了,咱们抓紧办手续。

Shíjiān bù duō le, zánmen zhuājǐn bàn shǒuxù.

English

Time is short; let's hurry through the paperwork.

上车前要不要再抓紧吃几口?

Shàng chē qián yàobù yào zài zhuājǐn chī jǐ kǒu?

English

Before boarding should you grab a few more quick bites?

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