Use '狭窄的' to describe things that are physically narrow or limited in space.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Describes something lacking width or space.
- Used for physical places like roads, rooms.
- Can also describe abstract concepts.
Overview
狭窄的 (xiá zhǎi de) 是一个形容词，表示“宽度不足”、“空间有限”或“范围很小”。这个词常用于描述物理空间，如道路、房间、通道等，也可以引申用于描述非物理概念，如机会、思想、视野等。在A2级别，主要侧重于其在描述具体物理空间时的用法。
狭窄的通常直接放在名词前面作定语，描述该名词的空间特征。例如：狭窄的街道，狭窄的门。它也可以用在“是...的”结构中，作为表语，强调某物的状态。例如：这条路很狭窄。
这是一个更广泛的词，可以指尺寸、数量、年龄等各个方面的小。狭窄的特指宽度上的小。
这是“狭窄的”更口语化、更基础的说法，意思基本相同，但“狭窄的”在书面语和描述更具体、更正式的场景时更常用。A2级别可以通用。
Examples
这条小巷很狭窄，只能一个人通过。
everydayThis small alley is very narrow, only one person can pass through.
在老城区，许多街道都显得十分狭窄。
descriptiveIn the old town, many streets appear quite narrow.
这件衣服太狭窄了，我穿不上。
informalThese clothes are too tight/narrow, I can't wear them.
狭窄的通道限制了大型设备的进入。
formalThe narrow passage restricted the entry of large equipment.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
道路狭窄
road is narrow
空间狭窄
space is narrow
胸怀狭窄
narrow-minded (figurative)
Often Confused With
'窄的' is a more basic and colloquial term for 'narrow'. '狭窄的' often carries a stronger sense of being restricted or cramped, and is slightly more formal.
'拥挤的' (crowded) describes a space that feels small because there are too many people or things in it. '狭窄的' describes the inherent lack of width of the space itself.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Primarily used to describe physical spaces like roads, rooms, or passages. Can be used for clothing that is too tight. At the A2 level, focus on concrete, physical descriptions. Avoid abstract uses unless context is very clear.
Common Mistakes
Confusing '狭窄的' (narrow) with '拥挤的' (crowded). Remember '狭窄的' is about the dimensions, while '拥挤的' is about the occupancy.
Tips
Visualize Narrow Spaces
Imagine walking through a tight alley or squeezing into a small room. This feeling is what '狭窄的' conveys.
Avoid Overuse for Abstract Ideas
While '狭窄的' can be used for abstract concepts like 'narrow-minded', focus on physical descriptions at the A2 level to avoid confusion.
Urban Planning Context
In densely populated cities, descriptions of narrow streets or alleyways are common, reflecting historical urban development.
Word Origin
The word '狭窄' (xiázhǎi) combines '狭' (xiá - narrow, tight) and '窄' (zhǎi - narrow). Both characters relate to a lack of width, emphasizing the meaning.
Cultural Context
Descriptions of narrow spaces are common in literature and everyday conversation, especially when discussing older cities, traditional architecture, or situations requiring careful navigation.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'narrow path' (狭窄的路) that feels restricted. The character 狭 (xiá) visually suggests something constricted.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“狭窄的”比“窄的”更正式一些，也更强调空间上的局促感。但在日常交流中，两者很多时候可以互换使用，尤其是在A2级别。
不只是路，任何宽度不够、空间有限的东西都可以用“狭窄的”来形容，比如房间、通道、衣服，甚至可以引申到思想或视野。
最常见的是放在名词前面作定语，比如“狭窄的巷子”。也可以用作表语，比如“这条裤子太狭窄了”。
根据具体语境，可以说“非常狭窄”、“又窄又长”、“仅容一人通过”等，来更形象地描绘空间的大小。
Test Yourself
这条____的巷子很难走。
“巷子”通常空间不大，用“狭窄的”来形容非常贴切。
选择描述空间不足的词语。
“狭窄的”直接表示宽度不足，空间不够开阔。
请用以下词语组成一个句子：街道，我们，走，一条，狭窄的。
这是一个主谓宾结构，“我们”是主语，“走”是谓语，“一条狭窄的街道”是宾语。
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Summary
Use '狭窄的' to describe things that are physically narrow or limited in space.
- Describes something lacking width or space.
- Used for physical places like roads, rooms.
- Can also describe abstract concepts.
Visualize Narrow Spaces
Imagine walking through a tight alley or squeezing into a small room. This feeling is what '狭窄的' conveys.
Avoid Overuse for Abstract Ideas
While '狭窄的' can be used for abstract concepts like 'narrow-minded', focus on physical descriptions at the A2 level to avoid confusion.
Urban Planning Context
In densely populated cities, descriptions of narrow streets or alleyways are common, reflecting historical urban development.
Examples
4 of 4这条小巷很狭窄，只能一个人通过。
This small alley is very narrow, only one person can pass through.
在老城区，许多街道都显得十分狭窄。
In the old town, many streets appear quite narrow.
这件衣服太狭窄了，我穿不上。
These clothes are too tight/narrow, I can't wear them.
狭窄的通道限制了大型设备的进入。
The narrow passage restricted the entry of large equipment.
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