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    Expressing 'to be crowded with' with 挤满 (jǐmǎn)

    Description & Modification
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Place + 挤满 + 了 + People/Things

    Explanation

    挤满 (jǐmǎn) means 'to be crowded with' or 'to be packed full of' and describes a space completely filled with people or things. The resultative complement 满 (full) indicates that the crowding has reached capacity. It is often used with 了 to indicate a completed state.

    Examples

    • 节假日,景区里挤满了游客。

      jiéjiàrì, jǐngqū lǐ jǐ mǎn le yóukè.

      During holidays, scenic spots are packed with tourists.

    • 早高峰的地铁车厢挤满了上班族。

      zǎo gāofēng de dìtiě chēxiāng jǐ mǎn le shàngbānzú.

      The subway cars during morning rush hour are packed with commuters.

    • 演唱会现场挤满了热情的歌迷。

      yǎnchànghuì xiànchǎng jǐ mǎn le rèqíng de gēmí.

      The concert venue was packed with enthusiastic fans.

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