zai1 bik1擠迫挤迫
Jyutpingzai1 bik1
Yalejāi bīk
Definition
Crowded and packed, with very little space left.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical lack of space caused by too many people or objects in a confined area. It is frequently used to describe the density of urban living or public transport in Hong Kong. Unlike general adjectives for busy, it carries a sense of being physically hemmed in or lacking personal space.
Examples
The MTR carriage is really crowded inside.
Do you think this place is crowded or not?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 迫, which is often used as a verb meaning to force someone or to squeeze through a crowd. While 擠迫 describes the state of being crowded, 迫 is more versatile and can function as an action.
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