huge crowds of people; a sea of people
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
huge crowds of people; a sea of people; vast numbers of people gathered
Commonly used to describe crowded public spaces such as stadiums, train stations, tourist attractions, or festivals. The literal image is of a 'mountain' and 'sea' made of people.
Tǐ体
yù育
chǎng场
shàng上
，
guān观
zhòng众
rén人
shān山
rén人
hǎi海
。
The stands were packed with a sea of spectators.
Jié节
jià假
rì日
qī期
jiān间
，
jǐng景
qū区
lǐ里
zǒng总
shì是
rén人
shān山
rén人
hǎi海
。
During holidays, the scenic area is always swarming with visitors.
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Guǎng广
chǎng场
shàng上
rén人
shān山
rén人
hǎi海
，
dào到
chù处
dōu都
shì是
qìng庆
zhù祝
de的
rén人
qún群
。
The square was a solid mass of people, with celebratory crowds everywhere.
Chūn春
jié节
qī期
jiān间
，
huǒ火
chē车
zhàn站
lǐ里
rén人
shān山
rén人
hǎi海
，
mǎi买
piào票
yào要
pái排
hěn很
cháng长
de的
duì队
。
During Spring Festival, the train station is packed with travelers, and buying tickets requires waiting in very long lines.