zaat3拶
Jyutpingzaat3
Yalejaat
Definition
To press or squeeze hard.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical sensation of being compressed or forced into a tight space. It often implies an uncomfortable or suffocating feeling caused by lack of room. While it can be used for objects, it is frequently applied to people in crowded situations like public transport.
Examples
Your bag is so small, how are you going to squeeze it in?
Related words
Common phrases
to squeeze into
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 迫, which is a more general term for being crowded or pressured. 拶 carries a stronger sense of being physically wedged or jammed into a space.
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