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密集 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
密集mìjíconcentratedHSK 6, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #16264, Hard
密集mìjícrowded togetherHSK 6, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #16264, Hard
密集mìjíintensiveHSK 6, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #16264, Hard
密集mìjícompressedHSK 6, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #16264, Hard
mìjí(mi4ji2)mi ji T4
  1. 1concentrated
  2. 2crowded together
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March 24, 2026

密集mìjí(mi4ji2)

密集 (mìjí) refers to something that is concentrated, densely packed, or compressed. It can describe crowds of people, closely arranged objects, or intense situations. Common usage contexts include describing urban areas, intense study schedules, or densely populated events.

Strokes23Frequency#16264DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese urban culture, 密集 often describes high-density living conditions in megacities like Beijing and Shanghai, where space is a premium and populations are large. This reflects the realities of modern Chinese society and its rapid urbanization.

Memory tip

Imagine a group of bees (密) buzzing closely together in a hive (集), representing how things can be densely packed or concentrated in one place. The sound of the buzzing can help you remember the pronunciation 'mìjí' as it echoes the busyness and intensity.

Meanings of 密集

mìjí(mi4ji2)
1concentrated
2crowded together
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密集Simplified
23Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

密集 (mìjí) vs 稠密 (chóumì) — use 密集 for a more general sense of density, while 稠密 specifically emphasizes the compactness of elements within a defined area.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 密集 with similar words like 拥挤 (yōngjǐ), which specifically means 'crowded' rather than just 'intensive'. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, often paired with nouns like '课程' (kèchéng, courses) or '人群' (rénqún, crowds). Pay attention to the tonal pronunciation to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

While 密集 is not an HSK word, its components can help learners understand related terms. Focus on the radicals 密 (secret, dense) and 集 (gather) to expand vocabulary around crowding or concentration, such as 拥挤 (crowded) or 集合 (gathering).

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is using 密集 incorrectly as a verb; for example, saying '我密集学习' (I densely study) instead of '我密集地学习' (I study intensively). Also, some learners may confuse it with 密切 (mìqiè), which means 'close' or 'intimate'.

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Component characters

密mìname of an ancient state
HSK 611 strokes宀
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集jíto gather
HSK 512 strokes隹
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How to say concentrated in Chinese

“concentrated” in Chinese is密集mìjí

密集 (mìjí) refers to something that is concentrated, densely packed, or compressed. It can describe crowds of people, closely arranged objects, or intense situations. Common usage contexts include describing urban areas, intense study schedules, or densely populated events.

When to use 密集

Learners often confuse 密集 with similar words like 拥挤 (yōngjǐ), which specifically means 'crowded' rather than just 'intensive'. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, often paired with nouns like '课程' (kèchéng, courses) or '人群' (rénqún, crowds). Pay attention to the tonal pronunciation to avoid confusion.

密集 or something close to it

密集 (mìjí) vs 稠密 (chóumì) — use 密集 for a more general sense of density, while 稠密 specifically emphasizes the compactness of elements within a defined area.

What learners get wrong

A common mistake is using 密集 incorrectly as a verb; for example, saying '我密集学习' (I densely study) instead of '我密集地学习' (I study intensively). Also, some learners may confuse it with 密切 (mìqiè), which means 'close' or 'intimate'.

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Cultural Notes for 密集

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In Western contexts, the idea of密集 might not carry the same connotation of necessity, as many Western cities have more space and lower population density, making crowded situations feel more temporary or avoided.

Frequently asked questions about 密集

You can say '这个城市的交通非常密集' (The traffic in this city is very congested).

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