sip3𤗈
Jyutpingsip3
Yalesip
Definition
To squeeze in, stuff into a tight space, or use as a cushion.
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How it's used
Commonly used to describe the physical act of forcing one's body into a tight space, such as a crowded train or a narrow gap between people. It implies a sense of effort or persistence against physical constraints. While it can describe fitting objects, it is most frequently applied to people navigating dense crowds.
Examples
The MTR is so crowded, are you really going to squeeze in?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 迫, which describes the state of being crowded or pressured. 𤗈 specifically focuses on the action of moving into a confined space, whereas 迫 describes the environment itself.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
