4 characters Idiom and proverb 27 793

We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「壓肩疊背」, explained below.

This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「壓肩疊背」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

Refers to a large and dense population.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yā jiān dié bèi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

aat3 gin1 dip6 bui3

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.