bik1 jan4逼人
Jyutpingbik1 jan4
Yalebīk yàhn
Definition
Crowded; packed with people in a confined space.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical sensation of being packed tightly into a space with other people. It is commonly used to describe public transport, busy shops, or popular events. Unlike the more formal 擁擠, this term captures the slightly negative, uncomfortable feeling of having no personal space.
Examples
This shop is really crowded, let's go somewhere else.
The subway carriage is really crowded during rush hour.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 迫人, which means to pressure or force someone to do something. While they share the same characters in some contexts, 逼人 as an adjective for crowded is strictly about physical density.
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Grammar guides
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