daan1 daan1 cik1單單彳单单彳
Jyutpingdaan1 daan1 cik1
Yaledāan dāan chīk
Definition
Lonely, single, or all alone.
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How it's used
This term emphasizes the feeling of being solitary or isolated rather than just being a single person. It is often used to describe someone who looks visibly lonely or is physically separated from a group. It carries a slightly more emotive or descriptive weight compared to simply saying 一個人.
Examples
He is sitting there all by himself.
Why are you standing alone at the doorway?
Related words
Common phrases
all alone
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the adjective 單身 which specifically refers to relationship status. Use 單單彳 to describe the state of being alone or isolated in a specific moment, not to describe your marital status.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
