‘排挤’ is a verb meaning to deliberately exclude, sideline, or marginalize someone—often in social, professional, or group settings. The first character 排 (pái) means 'to push away' or 'to line up and exclude', while 挤 (jǐ) means 'to squeeze' or 'to press tightly'. Together, they vividly evoke the image of forcing someone out of a space or group by pressure and exclusion—not necessarily through open hostility, but through subtle, systemic, or collective behavior.

This word is commonly used in contexts involving workplace dynamics, school cliques, family favoritism, or societal discrimination. It implies an imbalance of power and often carries a negative, critical tone. Unlike neutral words like ‘exclude’, 排挤 suggests intentional, repeated actions that isolate the target emotionally or socially—making it especially relevant when discussing psychological well-being, fairness, or interpersonal conflict.