chật chội

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The Vietnamese word "chật chội" is an adjective that means "cramped" or "crowded." It describes a situation where there is not enough space, making it uncomfortable for people or things. You can think of it as a place where you feel tight or squeezed because there are too many items or people in a small area.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chật chội" is often used to describe living spaces, such as apartments or houses, that are too small for the number of people living in them.
• It can also refer to any setting where there is limited space, like a crowded bus or a packed room.

Examples:

1. Nhà của chúng tôi rất chật chội.
   (Our house is very cramped.)

2. Trong xe buýt đông người, tôi cảm thấy chật chội.
   (I feel cramped in the crowded bus.)

Advanced Usage:

• You might use "chật chội" in a more figurative sense to describe a situation that feels overwhelming or restrictive, such as a tight schedule or a stressful environment.
• For instance: Công việc này khiến tôi cảm thấy chật chội với thời gian. (This job makes me feel cramped for time.)

Word Variants:

• Chật: This means "tight" or "narrow." It's related to "chật chội" but can be used more broadly.
• Chỗ chật: This translates to "tight space."

Different Meanings:

While "chật chội" primarily refers to a lack of space, it can imply discomfort or a feeling of being overwhelmed in a crowded situation.

Synonyms:

• Hẹp hòi: This means "narrow" or "limited," often used to describe a small space.
• Chật: This means "tight" and can describe various contexts where space is restricted.

Academic

adj

1. Cramped
   • ở chật chội
     to live cramped up
   • nhà cửa chật chội
     cramped quarters, cramped housing