fong1 dou2荒島荒岛
Jyutpingfong1 dou2
Yalefōng dóu
Definition
Deserted island; an uninhabited island.
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How it's used
This term is frequently used in hypothetical scenarios, such as when discussing what items one would bring to survive in isolation. It carries a sense of extreme remoteness and lack of human civilization, often appearing in adventure stories or survival games. While it refers to a physical location, it is also used metaphorically to describe a state of being completely cut off from society.
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go3個goExamples
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what would you most want to bring?
They lived on the deserted island for a whole month.
Common phrases
stranded on a deserted island
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Grammar guides
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