Definition
拥挤不堪 is a fixed expression (成语性结构) meaning 'extremely crowded' or 'packed to the point of being unbearable'. The structure is stative verb 拥挤 + complement 不堪 ('can't bear'), which together emphasize an overwhelming degree of crowding. It is commonly used to describe public transport, venues, or streets during peak times.
f.e.
extremely crowdedpacked to capacity
Examples
- 拥挤不堪，。Zhōumò de shāngchǎng yōng jǐ bú, rén shān rén hǎi.The mall on weekends is extremely crowded, with huge crowds of people.
- 拥挤不堪，。Dìtiě lǐ yōng jǐ bú, lián zhàn de wèizhì dōu méiyǒu.The subway is extremely crowded; there isn't even room to stand.
- 拥挤不堪，。Jiǎrì jié lǚyóu jǐngdiǎn yōng jǐ bú, yóukè men hěn bù mǎnyì.During holidays, tourist spots are extremely crowded, and visitors are very dissatisfied.
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