hung1 zi3空置
Jyutpinghung1 zi3
Yalehūng ji
Definition
Unoccupied or vacant, usually referring to indoor spaces or land.
neutralplaceshome
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the state of being unused or empty, often appearing in formal reports or property listings. While it can describe land or commercial space, it is most frequently encountered when discussing housing shortages or property management. It carries a slightly more professional or administrative tone compared to simply saying 冇人住.
Examples
This place has been vacant for a long time.
Are there any vacant flats nearby?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or abstract concepts. It is strictly reserved for physical spaces, buildings, or land that are currently not in use.
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Grammar guides
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