zaak3 mit6 mit6窄搣搣
Jyutpingzaak3 mit6 mit6
Yalejaak miht miht
Definition
Tight, narrow, or too small.
colloquialdescriptionsclothing
How it's used
This reduplicated adjective emphasizes an extreme degree of tightness, often implying discomfort or a lack of room to move. It is specifically used for physical objects like clothing, shoes, or confined spaces rather than abstract concepts. The suffix 搣搣 adds a vivid, almost tactile sense of being squeezed or pinched.
Examples
These shoes are way too tight, it's painful to walk.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract situations like a tight schedule or a tight budget, as it is strictly reserved for physical dimensions. For those abstract meanings, use 緊 instead.
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Grammar guides
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