geoi2 muk6 mou4 can1舉目無親举目无亲
Jyutpinggeoi2 muk6 mou4 can1
Yalegéui muhk mòuh chān
Definition
To have no relatives or friends to depend on; being completely isolated and alone.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of loneliness and emotional vulnerability, often used to describe someone who has moved to a new place or suffered a sudden loss of support. It emphasizes the feeling of looking around and realizing there is not a single familiar face to help. It is more formal than simply saying 冇人幫.
Examples
He went to study abroad alone and really has no one to turn to.
Related words
Common phrases
to feel completely isolated
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
