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人来人往
Idiomrén lái rén wǎng
Description
人来人往是说一个地方有很多人走来走去，很热闹。
"人来人往" means a place where many people come and go, very lively.
我们常用它来说街上、车站或者商店里人很多的样子。
We often use it to describe places like streets, stations, or shops where there are many people.
Meanings
人来人往rén lái rén wǎng
crowds of people coming and going; bustling
车站里人来人往，非常热闹。
The station is bustling with people coming and going.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'people come, people go'; the repeated 人 emphasizes constant movement of a crowd.
- Nuance
describes a lively, busy scene; usually neutral or positive, unlike 拥挤 which stresses being crammed.
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