bik1 ce1迫車迫车
Jyutpingbik1 ce1
Yalebīk chē
Definition
To squeeze into a crowded bus or train; to travel in a crowded vehicle.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical experience of being packed into public transport, usually a bus or train, during peak hours. It carries a strong connotation of discomfort and frustration rather than just the act of commuting. People often use it to complain about the lack of personal space during their daily journey.
Examples
It is really exhausting to squeeze into a crowded bus during rush hour.
Do you have to squeeze into a crowded bus to get to school today?
Related words
Common phrases
squeezing into a crowded bus to go to work
squeezing into a crowded bus every single day
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general act of taking a bus, which is 搭車. Using 迫車 implies that the vehicle is uncomfortably full, so it would sound strange to use it if the bus is empty.
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