zeon3 bik1進逼进逼
Jyutpingzeon3 bik1
Yalejeun bīk
Definition
To press closely or advance on; to approach in a threatening manner.
neutralother
How it's used
Describes a sense of encroaching pressure or an imminent threat that is gradually closing the distance. It is often used in political, competitive, or strategic contexts to highlight a situation where one party is losing ground to an aggressive force. Unlike simple movement, it carries a heavy connotation of danger or unavoidable confrontation.
Examples
The opponent is closing in step by step, we need to think of a way to respond.
Their influence is constantly advancing, making everyone feel anxious.
Related words
Common phrases
closing in step by step
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical movement in a casual or neutral way, such as walking towards a friend. It is reserved for situations involving conflict, competition, or abstract threats.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
