jat1 paang4 jan4一棚人

Jyutpingjat1 paang4 jan4

Yaleyāt pàahng yàhn

名詞

Definition

A large group or crowd of people.

colloquialpeople

How it's used

This expression carries a slightly informal or even mildly dismissive tone, often implying that the large group is overwhelming, noisy, or simply in the way. It is frequently used when the speaker feels inconvenienced by the sheer number of people present. Unlike neutral terms for a group, it paints a picture of a crowded, chaotic scene.

Examples

caan1餐teng1廳jap6入min6面co5坐zo2咗jat1一paang4棚jan4人，hou2好cou4嘈aa4呀。

There's a whole crowd of people sitting inside the restaurant, it's so noisy.

nei5你daai3帶maai4埋jat1一paang4棚jan4人lai4嚟，bin1邊dou6度co5坐dak1得lok6落aa4呀？

You brought a whole bunch of people with you, where are they supposed to sit?

Common phrases

daai3帶maai4埋jat1一paang4棚jan4人

bring a whole bunch of people along

jat1一paang4棚jan4人hai2喺dou6度

a whole crowd of people are here

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a formal or organized group of people, as it implies a lack of order or a sense of clutter. It is strictly for informal, spoken contexts and should not be used in professional or written settings.