紧缩

• 拼音: jǐn suō
• 汉字拆解: 紧 = tight; 缩 = 纟(silk) + 宿 (lodging) — to shrink, contract

含义

To tighten; to contract; to cut back. Often used for economic or fiscal policies involving reduction.

Most commonly used in economic contexts for austerity measures, budget cuts, or monetary tightening. Can also describe physical contraction or the tightening of restrictions. The opposite is 扩张 (expansion).

例句

1. 政府决定实行财政紧缩政策以控制通货膨胀。
2. 公司因为业绩下滑不得不紧缩开支。
3. 央行通过紧缩货币供应来抑制房价上涨。

用法指南

语境: economics, finance, government policy

语气: analytical

正确说法

• 实行紧缩政策。(Implement austerity policies.)
• 紧缩银根。(Tighten credit/monetary supply.)

错误说法

• 紧缩我的身体 (Don't use 紧缩 for body movements — use 收缩 or 蜷缩 instead; 紧缩 is primarily for economics)

起源与历史

Composed of 紧 (tight) + 缩 (to shrink; contract). Together meaning to tighten or contract, especially in scale or spending.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Economic/policy contexts