mat6 maa4 maa4密麻麻
Jyutpingmat6 maa4 maa4
Yalemaht màh màh
Definition
Packed closely together, dense, or heavily crowded with items.
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual sensation of overcrowding or lack of space between items. It is frequently used to describe text on a page, crowds of people, or items packed into a container. The reduplication of the final character adds an emphatic quality, highlighting the overwhelming nature of the density.
Examples
The paper is written so densely that it makes my eyes dizzy.
Related words
Common phrases
written very densely
stuffed very tightly
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 密密麻麻, which is a common variant. While both are acceptable, 密麻麻 is more concise and punchy in casual speech.
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Grammar guides
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