紧张 (jǐn zhāng): nervous, tense, strained, in short supply

Before the exam, he was very nervous.

The first time I gave a speech, I was so nervous that I couldn't speak.

During the match, she nervously looked at her opponent.

Don't be nervous, speak slowly.

Facing so many people, he was a bit nervous.

I get very nervous before every exam.

The atmosphere of the meeting became increasingly tense.

Recently, relations between the two countries have been tense.

After the earthquake, the supply of drinking water was scarce.

He nervously held my hand.