duk6 gaa1 cyun1獨家村独家村
Jyutpingduk6 gaa1 cyun1
Yaleduhk gā chyūn
Definition
A loner; a person who prefers to be alone and avoids socializing.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly negative or critical connotation, implying that the person is unnecessarily antisocial or difficult to get along with. It is often used to describe someone who prefers to keep to themselves rather than participate in group activities or social circles. While it can be used to describe a personality trait, it is rarely used to describe someone who is simply shy or introverted.
Examples
He is quite a loner and rarely talks to people.
Don't be such a loner, come eat with us.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a very solitary personality
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply quiet or reserved, as it implies a deliberate choice to exclude oneself from others. It is not a formal term and should be avoided in professional or polite social settings where it might sound like an insult.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
