hung1 san1 ling4 lei6空身伶俐

Jyutpinghung1 san1 ling4 lei6

Yalehūng sān lìhng leih

Definition

To be single, alone, or free from any family responsibilities and encumbrances.

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How it's used

This expression carries a sense of lightness and freedom, often used to describe someone who has no family ties or heavy financial burdens holding them back. It implies a state of being unburdened by obligations rather than just being physically alone. You will often hear it used when someone is contemplating a major life change like quitting a job or moving abroad.

Examples

keoi5佢ji4而gaa1家hung1空san1身ling4伶lei6俐，soeng2想heoi3去bin1邊dou6度leoi5旅hang4行dou1都dak1得。

He is free and unencumbered right now, he can travel wherever he wants.

nei5你jat1一go3個jan4人hung1空san1身ling4伶lei6俐，bat1不jyu4如haau2考leoi6慮haa5下bun1搬ceot1出lai4嚟zyu6住？

Since you are single and have no responsibilities, why not consider moving out?

Common phrases

jat1一san1身heng1輕

light and unburdened

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being single or unmarried, as it specifically emphasizes the lack of responsibilities or baggage. It is not a standard term for marital status but rather a description of one's current lifestyle freedom.