紧锣密鼓

緊鑼密鼓
jǐnluó-mìgǔ
idiom #82,859

Meanings

  1. 1 urgent beating of gongs and drums
  2. 2 intensive preparations
  3. 3 in full swing (of preparations)

Examples

HSK 6
Xīn chǎnpǐn de fābù zhèngzài jǐnluó-mìgǔ de chóubèi zhōng.
Preparations for the new product launch are underway in full swing.
HSK 7-9
Chūnjié wǎnhuì de páiliàn jǐnluó-mìgǔ de jìnxíng zhe.
Rehearsals for the Spring Festival Gala are proceeding intensively.

Tips

memory
Picture the drum rolls and gong crashes right before a Chinese opera begins - 紧 (tight) 锣 (gong), 密 (dense) 鼓 (drum). The noise telegraphs that something big is about to happen.
usage
Usually positive or neutral - describes busy, purposeful preparation for an event. Commonly paired with 筹备 (to prepare) or 进行 (to proceed).

Stroke Order

紧 jǐn
锣 luó
密 mì
鼓 gǔ