Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
拥挤
yōngjǐ
Description
“拥挤”是说一个地方人很多或者东西很多，让人感觉不舒服。
"拥挤" means a place has many people or things, making it feel uncomfortable.
上下班的时候，公交车和地铁常常很拥挤。
During rush hour, buses and subways are often very "拥挤".
Meanings
拥挤yōngjǐ
crowded; packed with people or things
这个地铁站早上非常拥挤。
This subway station is very crowded in the morning.
拥挤yōngjǐ
to push and squeeze together
大家不要拥挤，慢慢上车。
Everyone, don't push; board the train slowly.
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Notes
- Etymology
拥 (to crowd/embrace) + 挤 (to squeeze) — two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
usually describes places or transport; carries a slightly negative, uncomfortable feeling.
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