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水泄不通 (shuǐ xiè bù tōng)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Describes a place so crowded that there is no space even for water to flow through.

Definition (中文解释)

汇排泄。象是连水也流不出去。形容拥挤或包围的非常严密。

Derivation (典故出处)

宋·释道原《景德传灯录》德山门下,水泄不通。”

Example (造句示例)

The subway station was packed so tight that people were squeezed together like sardines.