bik1 baa1 si6逼巴士
Jyutpingbik1 baa1 si6
Yalebīk bā sih
Definition
To squeeze into a crowded bus, or to endure a crowded bus ride.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical discomfort and the struggle of navigating a packed public transport vehicle. It implies a sense of resignation towards the daily grind of commuting in a dense city. Unlike simply taking a bus, this phrase emphasizes the lack of personal space and the effort required to board.
Examples
Squeezing onto the bus during rush hour is really exhausting.
Do you have to squeeze onto a crowded bus to get to school today?
Common phrases
squeezing onto the bus to go to work
squeezing onto the bus to go to school
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe just riding a bus comfortably; it specifically carries the connotation of being packed in like sardines.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
