jan2 geoi1隱居隐居
Jyutpingjan2 geoi1
Yaleyán gēui
Definition
To live in seclusion, away from society and in solitude.
colloquialplacesdaily actions
How it's used
Often carries a slightly romanticized or literary connotation, suggesting a deliberate choice to escape the pressures of urban life. While it describes a physical act of moving away, it is frequently used to describe a mindset of wanting to disconnect from social obligations or modern society.
Examples
He moved deep into the mountains to live in seclusion and doesn't want to see anyone.
Are you planning to go live in seclusion after you retire?
Related words
Common phrases
secluded life
living in seclusion deep in the mountains
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
