dong6 jin4 mou4 cyun4蕩然無存荡然无存
Jyutpingdong6 jin4 mou4 cyun4
Yaledohng yìhn mòuh chyùhn
Definition
To disappear completely without a trace.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong, literary weight that implies a total and irreversible loss. It is typically used to describe abstract concepts like trust, reputation, or hope rather than physical objects. Because of its formal nature, using it in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or like you are quoting a news report.
Examples
After the fire, everything inside the house was completely gone.
Related words
Common phrases
to be completely wiped out
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe simple missing items, like losing a set of keys. It is reserved for situations where something has been utterly wiped out or destroyed, not just misplaced.
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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.
