gam3 dei6禁地
Jyutpinggam3 dei6
Yalegam deih
Definition
A forbidden or restricted area where ordinary people are not allowed to enter.
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How it's used
Beyond physical locations, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe sensitive topics or personal boundaries that are off limits for discussion. It carries a sense of strict prohibition and potential consequence if violated. When applied to people, it implies a level of intimacy or privacy that outsiders are not permitted to breach.
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go3個goExamples
That place is a private restricted area, don't walk in there.
This room is the boss's forbidden zone, nobody is allowed to enter.
Related words
Common phrases
trespassing into a forbidden area
break into a restricted area
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 禁區, which is more commonly used for official restricted zones like airport restricted areas or sports zones, whereas 禁地 feels more like a forbidden territory or a private, off-limits space.
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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.
