fong1荒

Jyutpingfong1

Yalefōng

語素

Definition

Uncultivated, bare, or deserted land.

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How it's used

Primarily functions as an adjective describing land that is neglected, overgrown, or lacking human activity. While it appears in compound words like 荒蕪, when used as a standalone adjective in speech, it often carries a slightly dramatic tone to emphasize how empty or isolated a location feels. It is distinct from 靜, which describes a lack of noise, as 荒 specifically highlights the absence of people or development.

Examples

nei1呢dou6度hou2好fong1荒，lin4連gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭dou1都mou5冇。

This place is so desolate, there isn't even a shop.

nei5你jat1一go3個jan4人heoi3去gam3咁fong1荒ge3嘅dei6地fong1方zou6做me1咩aa4呀？

Why are you going to such a desolate place all by yourself?

Common phrases

fong1荒saan1山je5野leng5嶺

remote and desolate mountains

fong1荒fai3廢

abandoned or derelict

Common mistake

Avoid using it to describe a quiet room or a peaceful park, as those are better described as 靜. Using 荒 implies that the area is abandoned or wild, which might sound overly harsh or dramatic if applied to a normal, quiet urban setting.