bik1逼

Jyutpingbik1

Yalebīk

動詞Very common

Definition

To force or compel; also to be crowded or cramped.

to force or compel someone to do something against their will
to be crowded or packed with people in a tight space

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How it's used

This word functions both as a transitive verb meaning to coerce and as an adjective describing a lack of physical space. When used to describe a location, it implies a sense of discomfort or suffocation due to the density of people. It is a very common way to complain about public transport or busy shopping areas.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好bik1逼ngo5我zou6做nei4呢joeng6樣je5嘢laa1啦。

Please don't force me to do this.

dei6地tit3鐵ce1車soeng1廂jap6入min6面hou2好bik1逼aa4呀。

The MTR carriage is so crowded.

Common phrases

bik1逼jan4人

to pressure someone

hou2好bik1逼

very crowded

Common mistake

Learners often confuse the adjective usage with the verb. Remember that when describing a crowded place, it is an adjective, so you should use it with a degree adverb like 好 or 咁, such as 呢度好逼.