jan4 tau4 jung2 jung2人頭涌涌人头涌涌
Jyutpingjan4 tau4 jung2 jung2
Yaleyàhn tàuh yúng yúng
Definition
Crowded with a lot of people.
colloquialpeopleplaces
How it's used
This idiom vividly describes a sea of heads moving together, capturing the chaotic energy of a packed space. It is specifically reserved for human crowds and cannot be used to describe objects or traffic congestion. Use it when you want to emphasize the overwhelming density of people in a public area.
Examples
That area in Mong Kok is packed with people, it is hard to walk.
Why is the mall so crowded with people today?
Related words
Common phrases
the mall is packed with people
the streets are crowded with people
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects or general traffic jams, as it specifically refers to the physical presence of human heads in a crowd.
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Grammar guides
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