gaak3 hat6隔閡隔阂
Jyutpinggaak3 hat6
Yalegaak haht
Definition
Estrangement, barrier, or misunderstanding between people.
neutralemotionpeople
How it's used
Focuses on the emotional or communicative wall that prevents two people from understanding each other. While it can be used in formal writing, it is also frequently used in serious personal conversations to describe a breakdown in relationships. It implies a sense of distance that has developed over time rather than a sudden, explosive argument.
Examples
It seems like there is some estrangement between those two.
Why is there such a deep estrangement between you two?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for physical barriers or simple misunderstandings. It specifically refers to a deeper, more persistent emotional divide that makes genuine connection difficult.
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